A Landmark Judgment: Supreme Court Stands Firm on Female Inheritance Rights
In a powerful and decisive ruling, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has taken a firm stand against the widespread practice of depriving women of their rightful inheritance. The Court, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, allowed an appeal that restores the inheritance share of a widow after a twenty-five-year legal battle. This judgment, therefore, […]
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 […]