27/09/2026
Police officers do not have the legal authority to demand a marriage certificate (nikah nama) or personal contact numbers from couples sitting in a car, park, or public place
Legal Rights and Police Limits No automatic crime: Simply sitting with someone of the opposite gender in a vehicle or public space is not a criminal offense.Right to privacy: Law enforcement officials cannot harass citizens, probe into personal relationships, or conduct moral policing without a reasonable suspicion or formal complaint of an illegal act.ID requirements: Police officers may ask to see official identification documents, such as a Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) or a driving license, for routine security verification, but they cannot demand proof of marriage.What to Do If Harassed
Stay calm: Remain polite, cooperative, and calm while firmly asserting your legal boundaries.Show ID: Provide your CNIC if asked, as carrying identification is required during police checks.Report misconduct: Refuse inappropriate demands for a nikah nama or family phone numbers, and immediately call the emergency helpline 15 or specific local oversight lines like 8787 to report police harassment.
