ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a bail plea filed by a woman accused of applying for a US visa using forged documents, during which Justice Jamal Mandokhail remarked that women are held in high regard in Pakistani society, but a woman must also exercise caution to safeguard her own dignity.
Justice Mandokhail observed that since the woman’s name had surfaced in the matter, the court was issuing notices.
During the hearing, Justice Musarrat Hilali also commented that a woman has to ensure respect for herself.
Counsel for the accused informed the court that a total of 20 individuals had applied for US visas, out of which action was taken against six persons after their documents were found to be forged. The lawyer further submitted that the accused is a retired government employee and was travelling abroad as a trainer.
The court issued notices to the parties on the bail application and adjourned further hearing for an indefinite period.