SC stresses need for gender-sensitive investigations, court proceedings in domestic violence cases
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that protecting women requires not only a shift in social attitudes but also the investigation and adjudication of domestic violence cases through a gender-sensitive lens. “To effectively combat violence against women, the provincial governments must ensure that police officers receive appropriate training aimed at recognising and overcoming gender and…
The Supreme Court has emphasized the necessity for gender-sensitive investigations and court proceedings in domestic violence cases, according to a 10-page judgment authored by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar. The ruling stresses the need for police officers to undergo appropriate training to recognize and overcome gender and patriarchal biases in the investigation and adjudication of such cases.
Justice Kakar highlighted the "crime of difficult proof" nature of domestic violence offences, citing that crimes committed in the privacy of homes are difficult to prove due to the lack of primary evidence and the potential for the perpetrator to destroy or stage evidence. He also expressed concern over the tendency for perpetrators to assassinate the victim's character after committing the crime, thus justifying their actions and attempting to portray the homicide as an accident or suicide.
The judgment underscores the need for a comprehensive and unbiased investigation to ensure justice for victims of domestic violence.
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