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---; Persons Act

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Judgment text as reported

Sadiq Hussain VS Deputy Director, Federal Investigation Agency S. 3--- Terms "coercion" and "compelled labour"--- Object, purpose and scope--- Terms "coercion" and "compelled labour" underscore recognition of modern trafficking dynamics by Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2018, where traffickers exploit vulnerabilities and systemic pressures rather than relying solely on physical force or overt abuse--- By addressing such subtler forms of exploitation, Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2018, ensures a comprehensive response to trafficking in all its evolving manifestations--- Determination of whether trafficking in persons exists within the meaning of Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2018, particularly whether "coercion" or "compelled labour" is involved, is fundamentally a question of fact--- Each case must be evaluated on its specific circumstances, evidence and intent of alleged trafficker to determine whether statutory definitions are satisfied--- In the context of Pakistanis engaged in organized beggary abroad, if it is established that individuals are managed by groups that exercise control over their earnings, impose financial dependency, or restrict their autonomy to generate profit, such cases can meet trafficking threshold under Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2018.

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