Pakistan's Islamabad High Court has expressed serious concerns regarding the inappropriate application of Section 405 of the Pakistan Penal Code in civil disputes. The court warns that criminal provisions designed to address breach of trust are being systematically exploited as a strategic tool to accelerate debt recovery and intimidate opposing parties. This judicial intervention highlights growing concerns about the weaponization of criminal law in commercial and contractual matters that should remain within civil jurisdiction.

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