Islamabad
\nThe Chief Justice in his remarks said that there was no doubt that a criminal offence had been committed and asked how we can stop this evil practice in the society.\u201d
\nA three-member bench led by Chief Justice Saqib Nisar of the Supreme Court resumed hearing the Tayyaba torture case on Wednesday.
\nDIG Islamabad, Kashif Alam, SSP operation, Sajid Kianni, Tayyaba\u2019s father and Nusrat BB also present in the court while Zamrud Khan, patron-in-chief Sweet Homes appeared before the court on the behalf of Tayyaba.
\nJustice Umar Ata Bandial remarked that this case involved child labour, child abuse and the role of parents.
\nDuring the hearing, police while submitting the inquiry report asked for three to four more days to complete investigation adding that the DNA report will take time.
\nThe court granted police 10 more days for investigation.
\nDIG informed the court that final medical report could not be prepared DNA report is being waited.
\nChief Justice remarked that \u201ca challan should be submitted and trial should begin in the case.\u201dAn innocent girl was forced to work by her parents. Does it not count as bonded labour?\u201d the CJ asked.
\nCJ remarked that the court need for cooperation of Bar and human rights organizations.\u201d How accused Maheen Zafar get bail, CJ asked\u201d.
\nRaja Khurram\u2019s lawyer presented bail documents for Maheen. To which the CJ remarked, \u201cThis is great. Beat up a child and then say it is a bail able offence.\u201d
\nAdditional sessions judge Raja Khurram Ali Khan was also present in the Supreme Court, however his wife Maheen did not appear. Azam who claims to be Tayyaba\u2019s father was also present in the court.
\nHuman Rights lawyer Justice (Retd) Tariq Mehmood said that child labour laws had not been revised. \u201cIf someone other than his parents forces him to work the penalty is only Rs200.\u201d
\nAn inquiry report prepared by the Islamabad police has found additional sessions judge Raja Khurram Ali Khan\u2019s wife Maheen responsible for torture on child maid Tayyaba and her husband of criminal negligence. The report will be presented as evidence in the Supreme Court.
\nAccording to sources, the report prepared by DIG operations Kashif Alam raises questions over the integrity of the Raja Khurram. \u201cWhy did he keep a minor as servant at his house? How could he be unaware about torture committed on the child?\u201d
\nAdvocate General Islamabad informed the court that document regarding accused\u2019s bail have been placed before the court adding that Tayyaba\u2019s father and uncle
\nAdvocate Tariq informed the court that bill regarding child torture in 2014 was moved but could not be implemented.
\nThe hearing has been adjourned till January 25. Online<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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