1. ' Police report and other documents produced through learned counsel for the State are taken on record. The report reveals that the complaint of the petitioner discloses an offence of civil nature, which does not form a case of cognizable nature.
2. ' The petitioner in this petition under Article 199 of the Constitution (1973), seeks directions to the respondent Police Officer for registration of a criminal case.
3. ' Subsection (6) to section 22-A, Cr.P.C. Was added, vide Ordinance No,CXXXI of 2002 dated 21-11- 2002, which, inter alia, lays down, that the complaint regarding non-registration of criminal case may be made before ex officio justice of peace. Under section 25 of the Cr.P.C. Every Sessions Judge, is an ex officio justice of peace, within and for whole of the District, of the Province in which he is serving.
4. ' In view of the above legal position, the petitioner may approach the Court of Sessions Judge concerned, if he holds any more grievance.
5. ' The office objection as to the maintainability of this Constitution petition is upheld. This petition under Article 199 of the Constitution, would, thus, be not maintainable, in view of alternate/adequate remedy available under the law.
6. ' Disposed of along with listed application. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.