Section 22-A Application in Karachi
When the police refuse to register your FIR, the law gives you a remedy. Under Sections 22-A and 22-B of the Code of Criminal Procedure, an ex-officio Justice of the Peace can direct the police to register your complaint and act on it. GNS Law Associates files and argues 22-A petitions before the Sessions Court in Karachi to get your FIR registered.
Forcing Action When Police Won't Register Your FIR
Section 22-A CrPC empowers the ex-officio Justice of the Peace — the Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge — to issue directions to the police where they neglect, fail, or refuse to register an FIR or to investigate properly. It is one of the most important tools available to a complainant who is being turned away at the police station.
We prepare the petition, annex your written application to the SHO and any proof of refusal, and argue before the Justice of the Peace for a direction to register your FIR under Section 154 CrPC. Where the police have exceeded their authority, a 22-A petition can also seek relief against that.
- 01FIR non-registrationDirecting the SHO to register an FIR the police have refused to record.
- 02Police inactionCompelling investigation where the police neglect or delay.
- 03Police excessRelief against unlawful police conduct or harassment.
- 04Urgent filingFast preparation and filing where time is critical.
Your 22-A Petition, Step by Step
Written application to the SHO
We first submit a proper written complaint to the Station House Officer, creating the record of refusal.
Preparing the 22-A petition
We draft the petition to the ex-officio Justice of the Peace, annexing your complaint and proof of refusal.
Filing & hearing
We file before the Sessions Court and argue for a direction to register the FIR.
Direction to police
The Justice of the Peace directs the SHO to register the FIR and proceed under the law.
Follow-through
We ensure the FIR is registered and, if needed, pursue further remedies for continued inaction.
Why Clients Choose GNS Law Associates
We Know the Procedure
We file 22-A petitions regularly before Karachi's Sessions Courts and know how to move them fast.
Fast Where It Counts
FIR matters are time-sensitive — we prepare and file quickly.
Full Follow-Through
We don't stop at the order; we ensure the FIR is actually registered.
Direct Advocate Access
The advocate handling your petition is the one you speak to.
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