Sadiq Hussain vs Deputy Director, Federal Investigation Agency S — 2025 PCrLJ 1145 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

Case information

Citation: 2025 PCrLJ 1145 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE
Court: Lahore High Court
Year: 2025
Reporter: PCRLJ
Parties: Sadiq Hussain vs Deputy Director, Federal Investigation Agency S
Provisions referred to: S. 3---; S. 2; S. 3; Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance (XX of 1958); Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance; Persons Act

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Judgment text as reported

Sadiq Hussain VS Deputy Director, Federal Investigation Agency S. 3--- Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance (XX of 1958), S. 2 (g)--- Terms "trafficking in persons" and "vagrancy"---Distinction--- To ensure proper application of law,distinction between Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance, 1958 and Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2018 must be maintained as each statute addresses distinct aspects of criminal conduct--- Provision of S.3 of Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2018 applies when coercion, fraud, or exploitation by third party is involved, focusing on systematic exploitation and control over victims--- In absence of such elements, Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance, 1958 may apply to the situation.

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