Court affirms ex-parte decree, finalizing divorce case
The Supreme Court of Pakistan recently delivered a definitive ruling, emphasizing the critical importance of finality in legal proceedings. The court decisively upheld an ex-parte decree upheld, sending a clear message that parties cannot disregard lawsuits and later demand a second chance. This judgment firmly closes the door on attempts to reopen conclusively decided cases. The […]
No Penalty for Divorce: Court Rejects Wife’s Demand for Gold
Table of Contents 1. Introduction In a significant legal ruling, the Lahore High Court clarified that a husband’s right to divorce under Islamic law is unconditional. The court emphasized that no financial penalty or condition can restrict this right. This decision came in response to a case where a wife demanded gold as compensation after […]
Lahore High Court Declares Marriage Claim False
Case: Muhammad Akhtar Shah v. Judge Family Court, Kot Addu & Others Citation: 2025 MLD 114Date: October 3, 2024Court: Lahore High Court, Multan BenchJudge: Justice Asim Hafeez Table of Contents Background Muhammad Akhtar Shah stated that he wed a woman who was employed at his clinic.The woman denied it, claiming she was made to sign […]
“Pakistan Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentence in Murder Case”
Table of Contents Overview of the Case The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled on a murder case involving Muhammad Saeed. He was accused of killing Nagina Bibi. The incident happened on October 23, 2013, at 3:30 AM in her home. The Islamabad High Court reduced his death sentence to life imprisonment. The Supreme Court upheld […]