LHC Orders Case Registration Against Punjab Home Secretary for Ex-Wife’s Rape Allegation

The Lahore High Court annulled a previous order by the Justice of Peace, mandating the registration of a sexual assault case against Noorul Amin Mengal.

Lahore: The Lahore High Court has issued a notice against Punjab Home Secretary Noorul Amin Mengal following allegations of rape made by his ex-wife, Ambreen Sardar. Justice Farooq Haider presided over the hearing and directed the SHO South Cantonment and Home Secretary Punjab to appear in court on September 5.

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The legal counsel for the petitioner, Ambreen Sardar, argued that despite her application to register a rape case against her ex-husband, the police failed to take action. According to the petition, rape is defined as having non-consensual sex with an ex-husband after divorce. The Lahore High Court annulled a previous order by the Justice of Peace, mandating the registration of a sexual assault case against Noorul Amin Mengal.

This court order marks a pivotal step in addressing the serious allegations made by Ambreen Sardar and ensuring that the legal process is followed.