The purpose of this article is to highlight the thought provoking social dimensions the art of Faiz Ahmad Faiz whose sole focus is to survive with dignity in the society. The harsh realities of life have been discussed with a sense of solitude, to think, inspire and catharsis oriented message for an Individual. He was symbol of revolt and dissidence. The dignity of Human being is translated into his poetry. He has doctrinated profound humanism through great ideologicalpower and spiritual continuum He has rejected the theory of art for the sake of art. This article highlights the deep insight in the poetic decision of Faiz Ahmad Faiz.

Authors

  • Muhammad Qadeer Alam Assistant Inspector General, (Judicial & Legal), Punjab Prisons, Lahore Author

Keywords:

Criminal Justice, Human rights, Compassionate and geriatric release laws, Section 401 & 402-C of Cr.P.C., Power of Ulul Amr to pardon in Islamic Polity

Abstract

As subject of human rights evolved, different jurisdictions across the world 
recognized incarceration of an old age and terminally ill prisoner without
providing proper health care constitute inhuman and degrading treatment. 
Besides, confinement of afore mentioned group of prisoners is not required 
because they pose less risk to public safety and security. On the subject, Pakistan 
Prisons Rules 1978 permit prisons authorities to submit the cases of serious 
illness, old age and infirmity to the Provincial Government to consider for
premature release of the aforementioned categories of prisoners by exercising its 
power under section 401 Cr.P.C. However, enactment of the Qisas and Diyat
Law restricted the power of the Government to suspend, commute and remit
sentence of a prisoner, sentenced in offences of murder and hurt, subject to
consent of legal heir of deceased or victims. Simultaneously, medical science 
faced difficulty to provide hard and fast definition of terminally ill and old age
person. In view of the foregoing legal and medical complications, the Punjab 
Provincial Government seldom exercised this power. Resultantly, old and 
terminally ill prisoners are not granted premature release on compassionate 
grounds. This research paper attempts to analyze legal, medical and social 
complications surrounding premature release of prisoners from Punjab Jails. 

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Published

2021-06-30

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