ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice Mr Justice Saqib Nisar during hearing of the Tayyaba torture case on Wednesday observed that there was no doubt that a criminal offence had been committed.
“A challan should be submitted and trial should begin in the case. How can we stop this evil practice in the society,” the CJ remarked.
He Chief Justice said that no reconciliation/agreement would be acceptable in the case. He said that people beat children and say that the crime is bailable.
“An innocent girl was forced to work by her parents. Does it not count as bonded labour?” the CJ asked.
Justice Umar Ata Bandial remarked that this case involved child labour, child abuse and the role of parents.
During the hearing, police asked for three to four more days to complete investigation adding that the DNA report will take time.
The court granted police 10 more days for investigation.
Additional sessions judge Raja Khurram Ali Khan was also present in the Supreme Court, however his wife Maheen did not appear. Azam and Nusrat Bibi who claim to be parents of Tayyaba were also present in the court.
Raja Khurram’s lawyer presented bail documents for Maheen. To this the CJ remarked, “This is great. Beat up a child and then say it is a bailable offence.”
Zamrud Khan, patron-in-chief Sweet Homes said that Tayyaba had made friends and was happy at the orphanage. “I want to teach her law so that she grows up to become a barrister,” he said.
According to reports, an inquiry report prepared by the Islamabad police has found additional sessions judge Raja Khurram Ali Khan’s wife Maheen responsible for torture on child maid Tayyaba and her husband of criminal negligence. The report was presented as evidence in the Supreme Court.
According to reports, the document prepared by DIG operations Kashif Alam raises questions over the integrity of the Raja Khurram. “Why did he keep a minor as servant at his house? How could he be unaware about torture committed on the child?”
A medical report for 10-year-old Tayyaba states that there were 20 torture marks on her body. The hearing has been adjourned till January 25.
