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Introduction In civil litigation in Pakistan, when a defendant is served with summons in a suit, the law requires the defendant to file a Written Statement (W.S.) setting out their defence within a specified time under Order VIII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC); however, where this right is closed by the court, […]

1. Introduction A Compromise Application under (Cr.P.C.) the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, is a formal request made before a competent criminal court whereby the complainant/victim and the accused jointly or through counsel inform the court that the dispute forming the basis of the criminal case has been amicably settled. The object of such an

Application Of Undertaking Format Introduction An Undertaking Application is a formal statement submitted before the Honorable District Court whereby a party or its counsel solemnly assures the Court to comply with a specific requirement, obligation, or future act. In practice, such an undertaking is most commonly filed along with a Wakalatnama, either in a freshly

Application For Anti-Date On The Ground Of Urgency An Application for Anti-Date on the Ground of Urgency is moved before a competent court when a party seeks permission to place a matter before the Court before its ordinary or scheduled date due to pressing and exceptional circumstances. This application is generally filed where any delay

Application For Correction of Typographical Mistake By Inserting Wrong Number, i.e., ST-112 Instead Of Actual Number, i.e., ST-211 Through “Red Ink” Read with Section 151 CPC Introduction In judicial proceedings, the accuracy of pleadings, applications, and court orders is of paramount importance. However, despite due care and diligence, clerical or typographical mistakes may occasionally occur,

Introduction An Application for Withdrawal of Maintenance Amount is filed before the competent Family Court by a wife or guardian who has already been granted maintenance and seeks permission to withdraw the deposited maintenance amount lying with the court. This application is typically moved after the respondent has deposited the maintenance pursuant to a court

Introduction An Application for Adjournment is filed before the court when a matter cannot be effectively proceeded with on the scheduled date, particularly due to the unavailability of counsel for valid and unavoidable reasons. Such an application seeks a short deferment of proceedings to ensure proper representation and fair adjudication of the matter. Courts consider

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

Introduction An Application for Condonation of Delay is filed before a court when a party fails to institute legal proceedings or take a required legal step within the prescribed limitation period. Through this application, the applicant seeks the court’s permission to excuse the delay by demonstrating that it occurred due to sufficient, bona fide, and

A Certified Copy Application is filed to obtain an official copy of a court order, judgment, or record from the concerned court. Such certified copies are required for filing appeals, revisions, execution proceedings, or for record purposes. This application is commonly used in civil, criminal, and family court matters across Pakistan. This guide provides a