1984 PLP (1) (MLD)
DOST MUHAMMAD — Applicant Versus THE STATE and others — Respondents
| Citation | 1984 PLP (1) (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Karachi |
| Bench Members | Munawar Ali Khan, J |
| Parties | DOST MUHAMMAD — Applicant Versus THE STATE and others — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1984 PLP (1) (MLD)?
This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1984 PLP (1) (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: Munawar Ali Khan, J.
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Laws Cited
Headnotes / Summary
S.491--Habeas corpus--Detenu making allegation of maltreatment against her husband as well as detention against her wishes--Detenue a sui juris desiring to go with her father--Detenu set at liberty, in circumstances. P L D 1976 Lah. 670 ref. S.D. Rana for Applicant. Abdul Sattar Shaikh, Addl. A.-G. for the State.
Judgment & Decree
Criminal Miscellaneous Application No.983 of 1981, decided on 27th December, 1981.
S.491--Habeas corpus--Detenu making allegation of maltreatment against her husband as well as detention against her wishes--Detenue a sui juris desiring to go with her father--Detenu set at liberty, in circumstances. P L D 1976 Lah. 670 ref. S.D. Rana for Applicant. Abdul Sattar Shaikh, Addl. A.-G. for the State. In view of her statement as above she appears to have been detained by her husband against her wishes. According to the case reported as P L D 1976 Lahore 670 wife cannot be compelled to live with her husband even where he obtained a decree of restitution of conjugal rights. There are allegations of maltreatment made by her against her husband. The detenue woman is aged about 21 years. She has expressed her desire to go with her father who is present in Court. She being a grown up married woman is hereby set at liberty and allowed to go any where, on her own free will. S. G. D. Detenue released.