Introduction The Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance, 1958 (hereinafter referred to as “the Ordinance”) constitutes a statutory framework designed to regulate and penalize vagrancy within the territorial jurisdiction of Punjab, Pakistan. Enacted as a legislative response to the socio-economic ramifications of mendicancy…
The Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance 1958 (PVO) is a colonial-era legislative instrument that empowers authorities to detain individuals classified as “vagrants.” While ostensibly aimed at maintaining public order, the Ordinance has been subject to significant criticism for its potential misuse and…
The Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance 1958 (PVO 1958) is a seminal legislative instrument in Pakistan designed to regulate and control vagrancy within the province of Punjab. Despite its significance, the ordinance is frequently misconstrued, particularly in its differentiation between vagrancy and…
Definition of Vagrancy The Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance, 1958 defines vagrancy under Section 2(b) as follows: “Vagrant means any person who, in public places, habitually solicits or receives alms, or engages in behavior indicating lack of visible means of subsistence, and…