Minor maid torture case
Somia Asim, the wife of a judge who tortured a minor maid got an interim bail till August 7. Somia Asim, wife of a civil judge is the main accused in the 14-year-old housemaid Rizwana torture case.
A district and sessions court in Islamabad granted interim bail to the wife of a civil judge.
Additional Sessions Judge Abida Sajjad considered Somia’s plea and granted bail. The accused submitted Rs100,000 worth of surety bonds.

Somia Asim told the court that she employed Rizwana at her house with the consent of her parents. She strongly denies her involvement in the torture or mistreatment of the minor maid.
Somia Asim pledges her complete cooperation with the investigation. She affirms her willingness to give a statement before the investigating officer to prove her innocence.
She expresses confidence in the upcoming inquiry and hopes it will reveal the truth of the matter.
Somia Asim has raised concerns about the potential impact of her arrest on her honor and dignity.
Therefore, she implores the court to grant her pre-arrest bail until the final decision is made in the case.
The Rizwana torture case has sparked widespread attention. The public is demanding justice for the minor victim.
In the FIR, Rizwana alleged severe mistreatment and abuse. She held her employer Somia for torture on her.
Nonetheless, the court will evaluate the evidence and statements from all parties to ascertain the truth in this case.
Media trial irks civil judge Asim Hafeez
 Civil Judge Asim Hafeez expressed serious concern over their media trial in this case. Asim is the husband of Somoa, the main accused in the torture case.
He accused Rizwana’s parents of greed and stated that she was employed at their house for Rs10,000.
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Welcome to Pakistan where judges employ minors despite the fact it is strictly illegal. They then seek protection under the law against individuals who should be protected.
A couplet of Faiz come to mind: ” behtey hai kutch ahle havas, mudhai bhi munsif bhi, phir kissy vakeel karey aur kissy munsafi chahey…