LAHORE – The Lahore High Court on Tuesday ordered police to stop harassing an Indian Sikh woman who converted to Islam and married a Pakistani man. The ruling followed allegations of illegal police raids and intimidation against the couple.
Justice Farooq Haider heard the petition filed by Noor Bibi, formerly Surjeet Kaur, and her husband Nasir. The couple sought protection from what they described as ongoing harassment by law enforcement. They stated that Noor Bibi embraced Islam of her own free will and married Nasir with mutual consent.
According to the petition, police officers raided the couple’s house on November 8 without a warrant or authority. The petition claimed that the police attempted to pressure Noor Bibi into ending her marriage. The couple argued that these actions violated their fundamental rights and interfered with their private life.
After reviewing the case, the Lahore High Court restrained the police from taking any coercive action against Noor Bibi and directed authorities to ensure no unlawful interference occurs. The court emphasized the couple’s lawful right to marry and practice their faith freely.
The case drew attention after documents surfaced showing that Noor Bibi, originally known as Surjeet Kaur, had married Nasir Hussain, a resident of Sheikhupura. She reportedly converted to Islam and changed her name prior to her marriage. Noor Bibi was part of a group of Sikh pilgrims visiting Pakistan to commemorate Guru Nanak Dev’s 555th birth anniversary. She went missing during the visit, raising concerns with the Punjab Police in India.
Immigration records indicate Noor Bibi did not return to India with the other pilgrims on November 13. Her passport details suggest she vanished while in Pakistan, prompting the Indian authorities to notify Pakistani officials and seek cooperation.
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The Lahore High Court ruling is a key development in protecting the rights of individuals in cases involving personal faith and lawful marriage, highlighting the judiciary’s role in preventing unlawful police actions.
