| Citation(s) |
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| 2025 SLG 1027 2025 SLD 1027 |
Constitutional Petition No. S-114 of 2025
ADNAN-UL-KARIM MEMON, J
Date of hearing and order: 28.3.2025 Mr. Zafar Ali Talpur advocate for the petitioners Mr. K.A. Wasvani, Assistant AG Ms. Amna Ansari, Additional PG SI Asghar Cheema, PS Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi Associate of Mr. Aroon Parsad advocate for the private respondents is present
(Mst. Zoya & another
VERSUS
The Province of Sindh & others)
Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
Section: 4, 9, 14, 15, 25
Summary of Order Sheet:
A woman and her son filed a constitutional petition seeking protection from threats and harassment allegedly by private individuals (Respondents 11–19), who they claim are linked to the false implication of the husband/father in a murder case. The petitioners alleged attacks, property damage, illegal occupation of agricultural land, threats to education, and ongoing police harassment in collusion with private parties.
The Court acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations and emphasized the constitutional protection of fundamental rights, particularly against harassment. While the police stated that the husband is a named suspect in two murder cases and denied any harassment, the Court stressed the need for fair legal processes and warned the police against overstepping their authority. The Court reiterated that harassment, even by law enforcement, violates Articles 4, 9, 14, 15, and 25 of the Constitution.