' M.A. SHAHID SIDDIQUI, J---The petitioner is accused of preparing a forged power-of-attorney on the basis of which a piece of land belonging to the petitioner's sister-in-law was subsequently alienated in favour of respondents Nos. 4 and 5. The petitioner has prayed for quashing the F.I.R.
Mainly on the ground that the complainant's wife had instituted a civil suit challenging the validity of the document in question prior to the registration of the case and that the case against the petitioner has been got registered with mala fide intentions.
2. I have heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and perused the record. The institution of a civil suit does not bar the initiation of criminal proceedings. The allegation contained in the F.I.R. Do disclose commission of an offence. I, therefore, do not feel inclined to exercise the constitutional jurisdiction. It is however, hoped that the Investigating Officer shall not cause undue harassment to the petitioner and other accused and shall proceed strictly in accordance with law. He shall obtain the thumb-impressions of the purported executant of the disputed document and get it immediately compared form the Forensic Science Laboratory and submit the challan without unnecessary delay.
3. With these observations the instant petition stands disposed of. 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.