Abuse of process---Scope---Abuse of process is a tort comprised of two elements: (i) an ulterior purpose and (ii) a willful act in the use of process not proper in regular conduct of proceeding---Abuse of process is malicious misuse or misapplication of process in order to accomplish on ulterior purpose---Such tort remains improper use of process after it was issued.
| Court | Year | Appellant vs Respondent | Sections | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customs Appellate Tribunal | 2021 | MESSRS IHSAN & SONS, KARACHI Vs THE PRINCIPAL APPRAISER (R&D) MCC, APPRAISEMENT (EAST) CUSTOM HOUSE, KARACHI AND 2 OTHERS |
Interpretation of statute |
Tort |