Understanding Nikahnama Legal Evidence in Pakistani Courts
A recent Peshawar High Court case clearly shows how judges use Nikahnama legal evidence to protect women’s rights. The court treated the marriage contract as strong legal proof for dower and maintenance claims. This decision helps us understand how marriage documents work in family law cases. Courts Treat Nikahnama as Complete Legal Package The husband […]
A Landmark Ruling on Dower Rights: The Supreme Court’s Stand
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan recently reinforced the legal sanctity of dower agreements. The Court firmly upheld a widow’s rightful ownership of land gifted to her by her late husband as her dower. This ruling not only protects women’s financial security in marriage but also clarifies the jurisdiction of family courts […]