Legal Rights and Protections for Individuals Detained Under the Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance 1958
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 infringement on fundamental human rights. This article provides a comprehensive examination of the legal rights