Mukhtaran Mai Case (2002) Study

 Minahil Fatima 
Government College Women University Sialkot
minahilmalik.6701@gmail.com
Muqadas Mubeen 
University of Lahore 
muqadasmubeen56@gmail.com
M Ghazanfar Shehzad 
Minhaj University, Lahore 
muhammadghazanfarshehzad@gmail.com 

 Abstract:

The Mukhtaran Mai case, which occurred in Mirwala village of Muzaffargarh district of Punjab in June 2002, is considered a prominent example of violence against women and serious human rights violations. This study examines the illegal jirga system, its impact on Pakistan’s justice system, and the performance of law enforcement agencies. Data was collected for this study based on an analysis of various newspaper reports, international media, Human Rights Commission, court press releases, reports of human rights organizations, and other publications. The study found that in this incident, not only was the honor and dignity of a woman violated through the decision of the illegal jirga, but also the investigative weaknesses of the police were evident, including delay in registering the FIR, slowness in the investigation, shortcomings in the collection of evidence, and weakening of the case. The case attracted international attention and raised several questions about Pakistan’s justice system. The study also praised the steadfastness of Mukhtaran Mai, who fought for women's rights and served for social welfare. Overall, the study concluded that the law should always side with the victim in cases of gender-based violence, for which an independent judiciary, better police performance, and a complete end to the illegal jirga system are indispensable.

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