Widow Declared Dead in Records Appears Before Sindh High Court to Prove She Is Alive

 

A widow who was officially declared dead in government records has approached the Sindh High Court to prove that she is alive and to challenge the payment of her late husband’s pension to another woman.

The case concerns Safia Begum, who told the court that she had been declared dead in official records while the pension of her deceased husband was allegedly being collected by his first wife.

During the hearing, the petitioner’s lawyer informed the court that Safia’s husband had passed away and had been married three times. According to the lawyer, both NADRA and Union Council records incorrectly showed Safia Begum as deceased.

The lawyer further stated that, following verification of the records, the pension was being paid to the deceased man’s first wife instead of Safia.

According to ARY News, the Sindh High Court expressed concern over the matter and issued bailable arrest warrants for Union Council Chairman Saleh Muhammad. The police were directed to ensure that the Union Council chairman appears before the court at the next hearing.

The court subsequently adjourned the hearing until September 9.

The case highlights concerns surrounding errors or discrepancies in official identity and civil-registration records and their potential impact on citizens’ legal and financial rights.

Disclaimer: This report is based on the information provided and media reports attributed to ARY News. Allegations and statements mentioned in the report should not be treated as final judicial findings unless confirmed by a court. The matter remains subject to legal proceedings and the court’s final decision. The image is AI-generated and is intended for illustrative purposes only.

Karachi Court Acquits Anmol Alias Pinky in 2021 Drug Case

KARACHI: An Additional District and Sessions Court (South) in Karachi has accepted the acquittal plea of accused Anmol alias Pinky and acquitted her in a drug-related case registered in 2021.

The court announced the decision after examining the case record and hearing arguments from the defence counsel. Anmol had been arrested after previously being declared a proclaimed offender in the case.

According to a private television report, proceedings against Anmol were pending in connection with a case registered at the Guzri Police Station in 2021. Following her arrest, she filed an application seeking acquittal before the court.

During the hearing, the defence counsel argued that two co-accused, Ali and Fahmida, who were also nominated in the same case, had already been acquitted by the court in 2024. The lawyer maintained that their acquittal had weakened the prosecution's case against Anmol.

The defence further submitted that Anmol had allegedly been implicated on the basis of statements made by the co-accused. Since the co-accused had already been acquitted, the counsel argued that there was insufficient legal basis to secure a conviction against Anmol on the same statements.

After hearing the defence arguments and reviewing the available record, the court accepted Anmol alias Pinky's acquittal application and acquitted her from the case.

The court's decision provides legal relief to Anmol in the drug case registered at Guzri Police Station in 2021.

Disclaimer: This report is based on information attributed to a private television report and the court proceedings described therein. The acquittal of Anmol alias Pinky means that she has been legally cleared in the referenced case. The report does not imply guilt, wrongdoing, or criminal liability beyond what was alleged during the proceedings. Karachi Observer does not independently verify every claim contained in third-party reports and presents this information for news and public awareness purposes.