Shazia, a resident of Sangla Hill tehsil in Nankana Sahib district, went missing in 2006, after which her father had filed a case against Shazia’s husband Nazeer.
Nazeer was termed a criminal by a court and he was awarded a life-term sentence.
Shazia appeared before the Lahore High Court on Monday along with her family and told the court that she had left home because she was upset with her husband, but was kidnapped by some unknown people.
She added that she ran away from her captors after being in their detention for a few years.
Shazia appealed to the court to release her husband as he had not committed any crime.
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Complaint to ET: Its time to have few new faces representing women of Paksitan. This picture has served its purpose numerous times before. It gives a image of stale web site. Also note on this topic picture of US (for e.g. Hillary) and Indian leaders always distorted and Pakistani leaders pictures are always in good light.
@IIyad: Unfortunately, the way the judicial system has been setup, its not about who is right or wrong but who can prove his case with the most compelling evidence. Finding a dead body is not mandatory. If that were the case, no one would ever be prosecuted. My point is that people jump to conclusion right away without taking into account all the factors. Having said that, whoever is responsible for providing inaccurate evidence should be punished and the court should not only apologize to Nazeer, but also compensate him adequately.
How this husband imprisoned for life without finding the dead body of his wife. The police, the public prosecutor should be jailed for 5 years to compensate the suffering this man underwent. Strict disciplinary action to be taken against these careless fellows
the problem isn't the judge but the presentation of evidence by prosecutors and defendants.i know there is corruption within judiciary but putting all blame on judges isn't the right way!!!
@Hammad Quddusi: And you are critquing all such people because....?
A judgement which raise many question?
Instances like this have happened all over the world. To err is human, and not just a Pakistani prerogative. No one, including yours truly, had heard of this case before reading the news, yet everyone seems to have a very "learned" opinion about it. Do a quick google search and you will find out. Tanqeed barae tanqeed aur tanz barae tanz hamara aik qaumi almiya hai.
Justice seems to be VERRY much blind.................
If the reverse had been done, women rights NGOs would have been on roads.
@Atif: I am sure it was a 'captivating' experience; reminds me of a joke - a woman came late to work and boss asked why was she late, she said a man was following her. Concerned, boss asked so, she replied he was walking very slowly.
One should question the judgement of the judge!!!
Captivators? Surely you mean "captors"?
The other side: when it comes to women's rights men will always be guilty unless proven innocent.
Awesome justice provided by our country.... every unproven is guilty and every proven case is not guilty...
So this is how our court system works! without any proof the poor man was jailed, can there be any compensation for 5 years of ones life lost in a jail?
Pity the judge!
Now the best thing the poor man can do is to divorce her due to her non-sense attitude....!