| Case ID |
50e646e1-38fe-4975-913f-8c6d5182f069 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
D-391 of 2012 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 10, 2012 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Sindh High Court granted the petitioners protection against harassment following the petitioner's conversion to Islam and subsequent marriage to a Muslim man. The petitioner, Mst. Aaisha alias Usha, confirmed her voluntary conversion and marriage in court. The court ordered the concerned police to ensure her safety and affirmed her right to live with her husband of her choice. The petition was disposed of with instructions for police protection. |
| Summary |
In the case of Mst. Aaisha alias Usha vs. Banje Ram and others, the Sindh High Court addressed a constitutional petition under Article 199 of the Constitution of Pakistan. The petitioner, a Hindu woman, sought protection against her relatives after converting to Islam and marrying a Muslim man. The court recognized her free will in embracing Islam and confirmed that she was not coerced into marriage. The decision emphasized the importance of personal liberty and choice in matters of marriage and religion, thereby granting her and her husband police protection. This case underscores the legal rights of individuals to make personal choices regarding their faith and marital status, reflecting broader themes of religious freedom and personal autonomy. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
AQEEL AHMED ABBASI,
MUHAMMAD TASNIM
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| Lawyers |
Rao Faisal,
Allah Bachayo Soomro
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| Petitioners |
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Mst. AAISHA alias USHA
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| Respondents |
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BANJE RAM
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| Citations |
2012 SLD 2468,
2012 YLR 1918
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
199
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