An Execution Petition is a formal legal request submitted by a decree holder to enforce a court’s judgment or decree when the losing party (judgment debtor) fails to comply with it. Once a court delivers a judgment—whether it involves payment of money, transfer of property, or fulfillment of a specific act—the next step is execution. The Execution Petition ensures that the court’s decree is implemented in full, thereby upholding the authority of the judiciary.
The filing and execution of decrees are primarily governed by Order XXI (Order 21) of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC). This section lays down the procedure for execution of decrees and orders in civil matters.
Key provisions include:
Section 36 to 74 of the CPC, 1908 – These sections deal with the jurisdiction, methods, and conditions under which execution can take place.
Order XXI Rules 1–106 – Provide detailed procedural guidelines for different types of executions such as:
Attachment and sale of property
Arrest and detention of the judgment debtor
Delivery of immovable property
Execution of money decrees and specific performance decrees
Stay of execution and resistance to execution
For maintenance-related decrees, execution may also involve relevant provisions of the family laws, depending on the case type.
These laws collectively ensure that judgments are not merely declared but practically enforced.
A proper Execution Petition format should include the following details:
Name of the Court and Jurisdiction
Case Details – Case number, judgment date, and decree reference
Details of the Decree Holder and Judgment Debtor
Nature of the Decree – Monetary, property, or performance-based
Prayer/Relief Sought – Attachment of property, recovery of money, or specific enforcement
Verification and Signature
Supporting Documents – Certified decree copy, affidavit, and proof of non-compliance
A clear Execution Petition format helps the court to process your case efficiently and reduces the risk of rejection or delay.
In courts where Urdu is used, an Execution Petition in Urdu can be filed. It maintains the same structure as the English version but uses Urdu legal terms.
“درخواست گزار عدالت سے مؤدبانہ گزارش کرتا ہے کہ مقدمہ نمبر ___ میں مورخہ ___ کو صادر ہونے والا حکم ابھی تک نافذ نہیں ہوا۔ عدالت سے استدعا ہے کہ منقولہ یا غیر منقولہ جائیداد ضبط کر کے حکم نافذ کیا جائے۔”
EXECUTION PETITION NO: _____________________2025/
______, DAUGHTER OF _______, RESIDENT OF _____, LAHORE.
……. DECREE HOLDER/PLAINTIFF
V E R S U S
_______, SON OF _____, RESIDENT OF _____, DISTRICT LAHORE.
……JUDGEMENT DEBTOR/DEFENDANT
a) | Number of the suit |
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b) | Names of the parties |
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c) | Date of decree |
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d) | Whether any appeal has been filed or not? |
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e) | Whether any amount has been paid or any compromise has taken place? |
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f) | Whether any execution petition was filed prior to the present petition? |
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g) | Decree & relief granted along with circumstances of the case |
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h) | The amount of the costs (if any) awarded |
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i) | The name of the person against whom execution of the decree is sought |
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j) | Mode of execution |
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P R A Y E R;
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