Section 22A & 22B, Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.)
These sections empower the Sessions Judge, as a Justice of the Peace, to issue directives to law enforcement agencies. If a complaint of a cognizable offense is made and the police refuse to register the FIR, a petition under these sections can be filed to command them to do so. This is a vital recourse for victims of crime who face resistance from the police.
Article 199, Constitution of Pakistan
This Article grants the High Courts the authority to issue writs. It is an exceptional remedy used to enforce fundamental rights and ensure public bodies act according to the law. We use this to challenge illegal police actions, like the registration of a false FIR, or to demand that the police perform a legal duty they have neglected. It is a powerful check on the actions of the state and its functionaries.