1. AGHA ALI HYDER, ACTG. C. J.-This petition had been filed, and rule alai had been issued for the production of the alleged detenu in this Court. She has come, and made a statement to the effect that she had been married to Amir Bukhsh of her own free-will and accord, and the said marriage Lad taken place about nine/tea months earlier. She has stated in unequivocal terms that she would like to go with the said Amir Bukhsh. She has stated that she is seventeen years old, and there is nothing to the contrary before us. In view of this statement, the said Shahida, as a major, has the freedom to go any where she likes.
2. Mr. Anis Abroad stated that, even according to the medical report, she is only fifteen years and a few months. Be that as it may, a Muslim girl has got the right of marriage, once she has reached the age of puberty, which is fifteen years. Under the circumstances, there can be no hindrance in her way to make a choice. In case, she needs Police assistance, the same will be available to her. If there is any other grievance, which the petitioner is feeling, it will be open to him to seek his remedy at his own risk from the proper Court.
3. The petition is, therefore, dismissed.