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Criminal Procedure Code QUESTION #9504
Question 1
A sues B for damages arising from a road accident. A resides in Islamabad. The accident occurred in Peshawar. B resides in Lahore and carries on business in Quetta. A chooses to file the suit in the Lahore Civil Court. Can A validly institute the suit in Lahore?
  • Yes; under Section 19 CPC for a suit for compensation for wrong to the person, A may sue either where the wrong was done (Peshawar) or where B resides or carries on business (Lahore or Quetta); Lahore is a valid forum✔️
  • No; A must sue in Islamabad since A resides there
  • No; only Peshawar, where the accident occurred, is the proper forum
  • Yes; A can choose any Court in Pakistan
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 19 CPC provides that for suits for compensation for wrong to the person or moveable property, the plaintiff may institute the suit either where the wrong was done or where the defendant resides or carries on business. B resides in Lahore, making Lahore a valid forum at A's option.