Lahore High Court Judgment Clarifies Dower (Haq Mehar) Rules
This article explains the decision of the Lahore High Court concerning the proper interpretation of the marriage contract (Nikahnama) and the payment of dower (Haq Mehar). Table of Content 1. The Court’s Core Legal Questions First, the court addressed two major legal points because earlier rulings had created confusion: 2. How the Court Interprets Dower […]
Navigating a Family Court Appeal in Peshawar: When a Spouse Challenges the Decree
Facing an unfavorable decision from a family court can feel like a final blow. However, the legal system provides a path for challenge. For instance, a spouse can file a Family Court Appeal in Peshawar to seek justice. This process involves taking the case to a higher authority, specifically the Peshawar High Court. We will […]
Understanding Family Court Maintenance Decrees: A Recent Case Analysis
A recent Islamabad High Court judgment provides crucial insights into how courts handle family court maintenance cases. This case involved a father challenging a maintenance decree for his ex-wife and child, highlighting the legal principles that govern such sensitive family matters. The Case Background: Marriage, Divorce, and Maintenance Claims The couple married in 2013 and had a daughter in […]
Understanding Property Dower Recovery in Pakistan
Property dower recovery in Pakistan forms a crucial aspect of women’s financial protection in marriage. A recent Peshawar High Court case provides significant clarity about property dower recovery procedures and legal rights. This judgment helps women understand how to properly pursue property dower recovery through Pakistani family courts. Property Dower Recovery Case Background Property dower […]
Understanding Property Dower Rights in Pakistan
A recent Peshawar High Court case provides crucial clarity about property dower rights in Pakistan. The court explained important legal principles that protect women’s financial security through property dower rights. This judgment helps families understand how courts enforce property dower rights in marriage agreements. The Case That Strengthened Property Dower Rights A husband challenged family […]
Understanding Khula Versus Divorce on Specific Grounds
A recent Peshawar High Court case clarifies crucial differences between khula and divorce on specific grounds. This judgment helps women understand how their choice of legal grounds affects their dower rights. The court emphasized that proving cruelty or other valid grounds protects a woman’s financial rights completely. The Case That Clarified the Law A woman […]
Your Nikahnama is Your Strongest Legal Proof in Court
A recent decision from the Peshawar High Court clearly explains the powerful rights a Nikahnama gives to a wife. This case involved a wife who filed claims for her dower, her dowry articles, and maintenance. The Court firmly rejected the husband’s petition. Consequently, this judgment teaches every married person about the crucial importance of properly […]
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 […]
Navigating Succession: A Landmark Ruling on Family Pension Rights for Unmarried Daughters
In a significant decision that clarifies legal procedures and strengthens inheritance rights, the Supreme Court of Pakistan recently delivered a judgment in the case of Mst. Anita Anam vs. General Public & another. This ruling not only reaffirms the rights of unmarried daughters to a family pension but also provides crucial clarity on the law governing […]
Court Upholds Child Maintenance Orders
The Balochistan High Court recently delivered a significant judgment reinforcing parental financial responsibility. This decision emerged from a case where a father attempted to avoid his court-ordered maintenance through paternity denial. The ruling strengthens legal enforcement mechanisms for child support across Pakistan. Case Background and Legal Proceedings A mother sought to execute a long-standing child […]