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2009 YLR 2056

RANI and another vs PROVINCE OF SINDH through Secretary Home

Citation2009 YLR 2056
CourtSindh High Court
Case No.C.P. No,S-254 of 2009
Date2009-04-10
Judge(s)Amir Raza Naqvi
ResultPetition allowed

ORDER

1. 'AAMIR RAZA NAQVI, J.--- Learned counsel for the petitioner states that the petitioners are legally wedded husband and wife and as such cannot be declared as Karo-Kari by anyone. He further submits that besides above fact there is no law which authorizes any person to issue such declaration.

2. ' The only prayer in the petition is that declaration of alleged Karo-Kari is illegal and is not in accordance with law. There cannot be any cavil to this proposition. It is further prayed in the petition that havoc and harassm ent may not be caused to the petitioners.

3. ' The sanctity of home is guaranteed under the Constitution of Pakistan and so also protection of family. Petitioners being husband and wife are entitled to such protection. Respondents Nos.2 and 3 have filed statements and in such statements they have denied the allegation against them, however, they, submit that they will not cause any harassment to the petitioners and will comply with the orders of the Court. The private respondents although have been served but have chosen not to appear. Both the learned counsel agree that petition can be disposed of at Katcha Peshi stage.

4. 'In view of above facts and circumstances, petition is allowed and respondents are directed not to cause any harassm ent to the petitioners, in any manner. Respondents Nos.2 and 3 are also directed to provide every security to the petitioners as and when required.

5. ' Constitutional Petition No,S-254 of 2009 is disposed of.

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