| Case ID |
1fe88cdf-c78b-426d-8610-e5c48e1e0cbd |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Revision No. 16 of 2000 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 03, 2000 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court allowed the Criminal Revision, setting aside the order passed by the Special Court constituted under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997. The court directed that the case registered under FIR No. 404 dated 6-9-1999 regarding the rape of a minor girl be tried by the Special Court. The court emphasized the heinous nature of the crime, classifying it as both a heinous offence and a terrorist act. The court noted the necessity for legislation to protect children from such acts and highlighted the alarming increase in child abuse cases, urging the government to take affirmative action to amend existing laws to ensure the protection of children. The court's decision underscored the importance of addressing child molestation and related offences within the legal framework of Pakistan. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Revision No. 16 of 2000, the Lahore High Court addressed a critical issue concerning child molestation and the applicable legal framework under the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979, and the Anti Terrorism Act, 1997. The case revolved around the heinous crime of raping a minor girl, which was classified as both a heinous offence and a terrorist act, justifying its trial by a Special Court. The court's ruling highlighted the need for robust legal measures to combat the rising tide of child abuse, which poses a significant threat to societal safety and security. The judges stressed the importance of protecting children's rights and the necessity for legislative reforms to effectively address child molestation. The decision serves as a pivotal moment in the pursuit of justice for victims of such crimes, urging the state to fulfill its constitutional obligations towards child protection. This case resonates with current discussions on child rights and the legal responsibilities of the state, making it a crucial reference point for future cases involving similar circumstances. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
TASSADUQ HUSSAIN,
JILANI,
NASIM SIKANDAR
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| Lawyers |
Tahir Haider Wasti, A.A.G. for the State,
Nemo for Respondent,
Sahibzada Farooq Ali Khan, Advocate,
Sardar Muhammad Latif Khan Khosa, Advocate,
Ch. Pervez Aftab, Advocate
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| Petitioners |
THE STATE
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| Respondents |
ABDUL MALIK alias MALKOO
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| Citations |
2000 SLD 2184,
2000 PLD 449
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Anti Terrorism Act, 1997
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| Sections |
10(4),
10,
19,
34,
35,
Preamble,
6(c),
7,
6
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