Legal Injustices: The Zina Hudood Ordinance of Pakistan and Its Implications for Women

摘要: During recent decades the women of Pakistan have been most vulnerable and convenient targets social, domestic sexual violence. This paper will examine trend violence against that emerged in with introduction Islamization process through implementation Sharia laws since1979. The paper's main focus be on rape state legislation governs it, namely Zina Hudood Ordinance 1979 Law Evidence 1984, how genderdiscriminatory nature these serves as a powerful weapon hands patriarchal society to subjugate women. These their rigid interpretation name Islam not only facilitated oppression an alarming degree Pakistan, but also seriously eroded women's chances equal justice. factors led survival such first place, consequently became daunting women, discussed. analyze various political, cultural religious contribute this situation, legal social complexities involved for seeking justice cases. In conclusion, discuss Pakistani initiative evolving building organized resistance struggle repeal gender discriminatory laws.