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 […]
Khula in Pakistan: Understanding Women’s Divorce Rights
Khula in Pakistan gives Muslim women the legal right to seek divorce through courts. This Islamic divorce process differs from talaq (husband-initiated divorce) and was recently clarified in an important Peshawar High Court judgment. The Landmark Peshawar High Court Case The court’s ruling in Nisar vs. Mst. Fauzia set crucial precedents about Islamic divorce rights for women: How Khula […]
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: […]