Pakistan Supreme Court Decision on Paternity Dispute
Table of Contents 1. Introduction This case involves a dispute over the paternity of a child, Tuba Sahab. The petitioners challenged her paternity after Azhar Hussain’s death. The Supreme Court of Pakistan decided the case on 14th November, 2022. 2. Factual Background Azhar Hussain died on 4th June 2013. He was married to Riffat Shamim. […]
Can a Wife Get Khula Without Husband’s Consent in Pakistan?
Table of Contents 1. Introduction Khula is a form of divorce where a woman seeks separation from her husband through the court. In PLD 2025 Lahore 18, the Lahore High Court clarified whether a Family Court can dissolve a marriage under Fiqah-e-Jafria without the husband’s consent or the performance of Seeghas. 2. Case Background Petitioner: […]
Tax Case Once Decided Can’t Be Opened Again, Says High Court
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The Lahore High Court recently gave a judgment in a tax case involving a sugar mill. The court had to decide if the tax department could reopen a matter that had already been settled. 2. Background of the Case The tax department had previously issued a notice to the company […]
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 […]
“Peshawar Family Court Case: Key Legal Insights on Dower, Maintenance, and Jurisdiction in Pakistan”
Table of Contents 1. Introduction This case explains important legal points about family law in Pakistan.The Peshawar High Court gave a clear decision.It focused on court powers, evidence, and legal procedures in family cases. 2. Case Background A woman named Salma Gul filed a family suit in Abbottabad.She asked the court for her dower, monthly […]