2005 P Cr (PLP)
Mst. ZAREENA BIBI‑‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑‑Respondent
| Citation | 2005 P Cr (PLP) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Muhammad Sayeed Akhtar, J |
| Parties | Mst. ZAREENA BIBI‑‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑‑Respondent |
| Primary Law | Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VII of 1979)‑‑‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2005 P Cr (PLP)?
This judgment primarily cites: Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VII of 1979)‑‑‑ as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2005 P Cr (PLP)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Muhammad Sayeed Akhtar, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Zafar Iqbal Chauhan for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
‑S. 11‑‑‑Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art.199‑‑‑Constitutional petition‑‑‑Quashing of F.I.R.‑‑‑Lady petitioner appeared in person and stated that she had contracted marriage with the male petitioner of her own free‑will and that she was not abducted by anyone or forced or seduced to illicit intercourse and that case under S.11 of Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 against her was false‑‑ Nikahnama had been placed on record‑‑‑Lady petitioner appearing to be sui juris and having contracted marriage of her own free volition, F.I.R. registered against her was quashed, in circumstances. Fazal‑e‑Miran Chauhan, Addl. A.‑G. for the State.
Judgment & Decree
‑S. 11‑‑‑Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art.199‑‑‑Constitutional petition‑‑‑Quashing of F.I.R.‑‑‑Lady petitioner appeared in person and stated that she had contracted marriage with the male petitioner of her own free‑will and that she was not abducted by anyone or forced or seduced to illicit intercourse and that case under S.11 of Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 against her was false‑‑ Nikahnama had been placed on record‑‑‑Lady petitioner appearing to be sui juris and having contracted marriage of her own free volition, F.I.R. registered against her was quashed, in circumstances. Zafar Iqbal Chauhan for Petitioner. Fazal‑e‑Miran Chauhan, Addl. A.‑G. for the State. The petitioner seeks quashment of F. I. R. No. 194 of 2004 dated 19‑5‑2004 registered under section 11 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 at Police Station "B" Division, District Kasur. The F.I.R. has been registered at the instance of the father of the petitioner No .1.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that the petitioner No.1 has contracted marriage with petitioner No.2 of her own free violation. She was not abducted by anyone nor was she forced or seduced to illicit intercourse. Learned A.A.‑G. states on instructions that the petitioner did not join the investigation nor submitted her Nikahnama before the Investigating Officer. Petitioner No.1 appeared in person and states that she has contracted marriage with petitioner N0.2 of her own free‑will and that she was not abducted by anyone or forced or seduced to illicit intercourse and that the case under section 11 of the aforementioned Ordinance is false. The Nikahnama has been placed on the record.
3. The petitioner No.1 appears to be sui juris and has contracted marriage of her own free volition. In this view of the matter the F.I.R. No.194 of 2004 dated 19‑5‑2004 registered under section 11 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 is quashed. S.H.O. present in person in the Court shall ensure the protection of the petitioner No.
1. Petition stands disposed of. H.B.T./Z‑83/L Petition accepted.