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  • Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan drinks milk from his bottle while being carried by his grandfather Muhammad Yasin as they leave after appearing in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza
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    Nine-month-old baby Khan drinks milk from his bottle while being carried by his grandfather Muhammad Yasin as they leave after appearing in a court in Lahore

    Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan drinks milk from his bottle while being carried by his grandfather Muhammad Yasin as they leave after appearing in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza
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  • Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan sits on his grandfather's lap before appearing in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against the nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Khan appeared in court in the city of Lahore, sitting on Muhammad Yasin's lap and drinking from a bottle of milk. He and his adult relatives were charged this month with attempting to murder a policeman after his family clashed with police and gas company workers trying to collect overdue bills. Sitting at right is defense lawyer Irfan Sadiq. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW SOCIETY)
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    Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan sits on his grandfather's lap before appearing in a court in Lahore

    Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan sits on his grandfather's lap before appearing in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against the nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Khan appeared in court in the city of Lahore, sitting on Muhammad Yasin's lap and drinking from a bottle of milk. He and his adult relatives were charged this month with attempting to murder a policeman after his family clashed with police and gas company workers trying to collect overdue bills. Sitting at right is defense lawyer Irfan Sadiq. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW SOCIETY)
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  • Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan drinks milk from a bottle as he sits on the lap of his grandmother Saeeda Bibi, before appearing in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against the nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Khan and his adult relatives were charged this month with attempting to murder a policeman after his family clashed with police and gas company workers trying to collect overdue bills. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)
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    Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan drinks milk from a bottle as he sits on the lap of his grandmother Saeeda Bibi, before appearing in a court in Lahore

    Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan drinks milk from a bottle as he sits on the lap of his grandmother Saeeda Bibi, before appearing in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against the nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Khan and his adult relatives were charged this month with attempting to murder a policeman after his family clashed with police and gas company workers trying to collect overdue bills. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)
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  • Saeeda Bibi carries her nine-month-old grandson Musa Khan as he arrives to appear in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against the nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Khan and his adult relatives were charged this month with attempting to murder a policeman after his family clashed with police and gas company workers trying to collect overdue bills. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)
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    Saeeda Bibi carries her nine-month-old grandson Musa Khan as he arrives to appear in a court in Lahore

    Saeeda Bibi carries her nine-month-old grandson Musa Khan as he arrives to appear in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against the nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Khan and his adult relatives were charged this month with attempting to murder a policeman after his family clashed with police and gas company workers trying to collect overdue bills. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)
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  • Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan yawns while being carried by his grandfather Muhammad Yasin as they leave after appearing in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against the nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Khan appeared in court in the city of Lahore, sitting on his grandfather's lap and drinking from a bottle of milk. He and his adult relatives were charged this month with attempting to murder a policeman after his family clashed with police and gas company workers trying to collect overdue bills. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW SOCIETY)
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    Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan yawns while being carried by his grandfather Muhammad Yasin as they leave after appearing in a court in Lahore

    Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan yawns while being carried by his grandfather Muhammad Yasin as they leave after appearing in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against the nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Khan appeared in court in the city of Lahore, sitting on his grandfather's lap and drinking from a bottle of milk. He and his adult relatives were charged this month with attempting to murder a policeman after his family clashed with police and gas company workers trying to collect overdue bills. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW SOCIETY)
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  • Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan drinks milk from his bottle while being carried by his grandfather Muhammad Yasin as they leave after appearing in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against the nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Khan appeared in court in the city of Lahore, sitting on his grandfather's lap and drinking from a bottle of milk. He and his adult relatives were charged this month with attempting to murder a policeman after his family clashed with police and gas company workers trying to collect overdue bills. (REUTERS/Mohsin Raza)
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    Photos of the day - April 12, 2014

    Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan drinks milk from his bottle while being carried by his grandfather Muhammad Yasin as they leave after appearing in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against the nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Khan appeared in court in the city of Lahore, sitting on his grandfather's lap and drinking from a bottle of milk. He and his adult relatives were charged this month with attempting to murder a policeman after his family clashed with police and gas company workers trying to collect overdue bills. (REUTERS/Mohsin Raza)
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  • Pakistani police withdrew a charge of attempted murder against a nine-month-old baby. The case against the baby, Musa Khan, has drawn sharp criticism of Pakistan's legal system. Photo: AP
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    Attempted Murder Charge Against Baby Dropped

    Pakistani police withdrew a charge of attempted murder against a nine-month-old baby. The case against the baby, Musa Khan, has drawn sharp criticism of Pakistan's legal system. Photo: AP
Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan drinks milk from his bottle while being carried by his grandfather Muhammad Yasin as they leave after appearing in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza
Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan sits on his grandfather's lap before appearing in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against the nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Khan appeared in court in the city of Lahore, sitting on Muhammad Yasin's lap and drinking from a bottle of milk. He and his adult relatives were charged this month with attempting to murder a policeman after his family clashed with police and gas company workers trying to collect overdue bills. Sitting at right is defense lawyer Irfan Sadiq. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW SOCIETY)
Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan drinks milk from a bottle as he sits on the lap of his grandmother Saeeda Bibi, before appearing in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against the nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Khan and his adult relatives were charged this month with attempting to murder a policeman after his family clashed with police and gas company workers trying to collect overdue bills. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)
Saeeda Bibi carries her nine-month-old grandson Musa Khan as he arrives to appear in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against the nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Khan and his adult relatives were charged this month with attempting to murder a policeman after his family clashed with police and gas company workers trying to collect overdue bills. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)
Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan yawns while being carried by his grandfather Muhammad Yasin as they leave after appearing in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against the nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Khan appeared in court in the city of Lahore, sitting on his grandfather's lap and drinking from a bottle of milk. He and his adult relatives were charged this month with attempting to murder a policeman after his family clashed with police and gas company workers trying to collect overdue bills. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW SOCIETY)
Nine-month-old baby Musa Khan drinks milk from his bottle while being carried by his grandfather Muhammad Yasin as they leave after appearing in a court in Lahore April 12, 2014. A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against the nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Khan appeared in court in the city of Lahore, sitting on his grandfather's lap and drinking from a bottle of milk. He and his adult relatives were charged this month with attempting to murder a policeman after his family clashed with police and gas company workers trying to collect overdue bills. (REUTERS/Mohsin Raza)
Pakistani police withdrew a charge of attempted murder against a nine-month-old baby. The case against the baby, Musa Khan, has drawn sharp criticism of Pakistan's legal system. Photo: AP
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A Pakistani judge threw out charges of attempted murder against a nine-month-old baby on Saturday, lawyers said, in a case that cast a spotlight on Pakistan's dysfunctional justice system. Baby Musa Khan appeared in court in the city of Lahore, sitting on his grandfather's lap and drinking from a bottle of milk. (Reuters)