Khula and Women’s Rights in Pakistan
Table of Contents 1. Introduction This case was about a wife asking for divorce through khula.She also asked for her dower, dowry, and maintenance.The Islamabad High Court gave a detailed decision.It explained Islamic and legal points about marriage and women’s rights. 2. Background of the Case The wife filed a suit for dissolution of marriage.She […]
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: […]
Family laws in pakistan
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The case of Sohail Ahmed v. Mst. Samreena Rasheed Memon (2024 SCMR 634) revolves around a dispute regarding the jurisdiction of Family Courts in Pakistan and the dissolution of marriage through Khula. The dispute centers on whether Family Courts in Pakistan can entertain cases when one party, in this case, […]