| Case ID |
e28203b3-d3ab-4c85-8ccf-772e5d507619 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Misc. No. 6957-B of 2016 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 04, 2016 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled that the petitioner, Muhammad Naseer, committed a grave and immoral offense by allegedly abducting and raping his step-mother, Mst. Safia Bibi. The court emphasized the abhorrent nature of the actions, noting that the petitioner threatened her with murder to gain control over the family's property. Despite claims of a valid marriage, the court found that the relationship violated prohibitions under the law and the teachings of the Holy Quran. Bail was denied due to the seriousness of the charges and the evidence presented, which indicated that the petitioner posed a threat to the complainant and her children. The court dismissed the bail application, reinforcing the legal and moral standards set forth in the relevant laws. |
| Summary |
In the case of Crl. Misc. No. 6957-B of 2016, the Lahore High Court addressed serious allegations against Muhammad Naseer, who was charged with the abduction and rape of his step-mother, Mst. Safia Bibi. The court's decision, rendered by Justice Shahid Hameed Dar on July 4, 2016, highlighted the gravity of the offenses under sections 365, 496-A, and 376 of the Penal Code, as well as section 497 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The court considered the implications of the relationship between the petitioner and the complainant, emphasizing that the term 'mother' applies to both biological and step-mothers, and thus the actions of the petitioner were deemed highly immoral and unacceptable. The court also noted the threats made by the petitioner to Mst. Safia Bibi and the context of family dynamics, which played a critical role in the proceedings. The ruling serves as a significant example of the judiciary's stance on family-related offenses and the protection of vulnerable individuals within domestic settings. Keywords such as 'abduction', 'rape', 'bail refusal', and 'family law' are prominently featured in this case, making it relevant for discussions on legal protections against domestic violence and abuse. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHAHID HAMEED DAR, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Azmat Hussain Sindhu for Petitioner,
Rana Tassawar Ali Khan, Deputy Prosecutor General Punjab for the State with Mehmood, ASI,
Mughees Mazhar for the Complainant
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD NASEER
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| Respondents |
THE STATE AND ANOTHER
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| Citations |
2017 SLD 2189,
2017 YLR 902
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code,
Penal Code
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| Sections |
497,
365,
496-A,
376
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