2009 PLP 2056 (YLR)
RANI and another — Petitioners Versus PROVINCE OF SINDH through Secretary Home Department, Karachi and 6 others — Respondents
| Citation | 2009 PLP 2056 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Karachi |
| Bench Members | Aamir Raza Naqvi, J |
| Parties | RANI and another — Petitioners Versus PROVINCE OF SINDH through Secretary Home Department, Karachi and 6 others — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Constitution of Pakistan (1973) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2009 PLP 2056 (YLR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Constitution of Pakistan (1973) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2009 PLP 2056 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: Aamir Raza Naqvi, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Yasir Arafat Shar for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
A rt.199
Constitutional petition--Counsel for the petitioners, had stated that petitioners being legally wedded husband and wife, could not be declared as karokari
Only prayer in the petition was that declaration of alleged karo-kari was illegal and that havoc and harassment could not be caused to the petitioners
Sanctity of home was guaranteed under the Constitution and so also protection of family
Petitioners being husband and wife were entitled to such protection
Allowing constitutional petition, authorities were directed not to cause any harassment to the petitioners, in any manner
Police functionaries were also directed to provide every security to the petitioners as and when required. Dareshani Ali Hyder "Ada" for the State along with Sarfraz Ahmed Mangi, SH.O. Police Station New Pind Sukkur.
Judgment & Decree
AAMIR RAZA NAQVI, J.
Learned counsel for the petitioner states that the petitioners are legally wedded husband and wife and as such cannot be declared as Karo-Kari by anyone. He further submits that besides above fact there is no law which authorizes any person to issue such declaration. The only prayer in the petition is that declaration of alleged Karo-Kari is illegal and is not in accordance with law. There cannot be any cavil to this proposition. It is further prayed in the petition that havoc and harassment may not be caused to the petitioners. The sanctity of home is guaranteed under the Constitution of Pakistan and so also protection of family. Petitioners being husband and wife are entitled to such protection. Respondents Nos.2 and 3 have filed statements and in such statements they have denied the allegation against them, however, they, submit that they will not cause any harassment to the petitioners and will comply with the orders of the Court. The private respondents although have been served but have chosen not to appear. Both the learned counsel agree that petition can be disposed of at Katcha Peshi stage. In view of above facts and circumstances, petition is allowed and respondents are directed not to cause any harassment to the petitioners, in any manner. Respondents Nos.2 and 3 are also directed to provide every security to the petitioners as and when required. Constitutional Petition No.S-254 of 2009 is disposed of. H.B.T./R-17/K Petition allowed.