Introduction
An Application for Extension of Status Quo is a formal request made to a competent court seeking continuation of an earlier court order directing the parties to maintain the existing state of affairs in respect of a disputed property, possession, or subject matter of the suit.
Such an application is filed when a status quo order is time-bound or about to expire, and the matter has not yet been finally adjudicated. The purpose of extending the status quo is to prevent alteration, dispossession, construction, transfer, or any act that may alter the nature of the dispute, thereby safeguarding the rights of the parties and preserving the subject matter until a final decision is made. Courts generally grant an extension of the status quo where:
- An extension is necessary to prevent irreparable loss or miscarriage of justice
- The main case is still pending
- No fault or delay is attributable to the applicant
Legal Provision
An Application for Extension of Status Quo is usually filed under the following provisions:
- Order XXXIX Rules 1 & 2, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
(Temporary injunctions and interim orders) - Section 148, C.P.C.
(Power of Court to enlarge time) - Section 151, C.P.C.
(Inherent powers of the Court to meet the ends of justice)
These provisions empower the Court to continue, modify, or extend interim orders, including those maintaining the status quo, to prevent the abuse of the process of law and to ensure fair adjudication.
Application for Extension of Status Quo Format
This is a general format for guidance and educational purposes.
IN THE COURT OF ____________ ADDITIONAL SESSION JUDGE AT KARACHI DISTRICT _____________
Civil Revision No. _____ of 20____
ABC ————————————– Applicant
V E R S U S
XYZ ————————————– Respondent
Application for Extension of Status Quo
It is most respectfully prayed on behalf of the Applicant that this Honorable Court may graciously be pleased to grant/ extend the time of Status Quo till the next date of the hearing for the reason that the Respondent is still trying to implement the impugned Judgement and Decree through the learned Executing Court despite the pendency of the instant Civil Revision and in case of implementation of impugned Judgement and Decree/ Order through Execution proceedings then the purpose of filing of instant Revision become infructous and the Applicant shall sustained irrepreceable loss which cannot be compensated in any terms.
Prayer is made in the interest of justice.
KARACHI
DATED: _____________
ADVOCATE FOR THE APPLICANT
Disclaimer
The format and information provided above are for educational and reference purposes only. They are intended to offer general guidance on legal drafting and procedure and should not be treated as legal advice. Each case depends on its own specific facts, applicable law, and court practice; therefore, users are advised to modify the format according to their particular circumstances and seek professional legal advice as necessary.