Family Law
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Divorce if effective without notice
Divorce not effective in absence of notice . NLR 2000 CLJ 87; 2008 YLR 1256, 2038, Telephonic divorce. PLJ 2008 SC AJK 55. or call +923123450006…
Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2013 explained in a Judgment
PLJ 2022 Cr.C. (Note) 154 [Sindh High Court, Karachi] Present : Mrs. Rashida Asad , J. MUHAMMAD MUNIR--Applicant versus ANUM THANVI and 3 others--Respondents Crl. Misc. Appln. No. 51 of 2020, decided on 24.4.2020. Domest…
Application for Impleadment in Appeal
PLJ 2022 Lahore 437 [Multan Bench, Multan] Present: Sultan Tanvir Ahmad, J. Mst . SHAHNAZ PARVEEN--Petitioner versus Mst . ASMA KALSOOM & 20 others--Respondents C.R. No. 113 of 2018 & C.R. No. 1674 of 2017, decided on 13…
Right of Custody of Minor is not an absolute right
PLJ 2018 Sh.C . (AJ&K) 8 Present : Muhammad Sheraz Kiani , J. MUHAMMAD AFZAL--Appellant versus PARVEEN BIBI--Respondent C.A. No. 75 of 2015, decided on 8.2.2017. Custody of Minor-- ----Right of-- Held: Right of custody o…
THE PUNJAB FAMILY COURTS (AMENDMENT) ACT 2015 (XI OF 2015)
[18th March, 2015] An Act further to amend the Family Courts Act, 1964 Whereas it is expedient further to amend the Family Courts Act, 1964 (XXXV of 1964), for purposes hereinafter appearing; It is enacted as follows: 1.…
PLJ 2017 Sh.C. (AJ&K) 74
PLJ 2017 Sh.C . (AJ&K) 74 Present : Muhammad Sheraz Kiani , J. ULFAT BIBI and others--Appellants versus Raja MAZHAR HUSSAIN and others-- Resondents Family Appeal Nos. 19 & 20 of 2015, decided on 25.3.2017. Question of La…
Preference cannot be given British Citizen Father ordinarily
PLJ 2016 SC (AJ&K) 239 [Appellate Jurisdiction] Present : Muhammad Azam Khan, C.J., Masood A. Sheikh, J. TAHIRA ZAIB--Appellant versus GHAFFAR AHMED & others--Respondents C.A. No. 189 of 2015, decided on 25.5.2016. (On a…
Entitlement of Father to Custody of Male Child
PLJ 2016 Sh.C . (AJ&K) 12 Present : Azhar Saleem Babar, J. TAHIRA ZAIB--Appellant versus GHAFFAR AHMED and others--Respondents Family Appeal No. 58 of 2015, decided on 26.6.2015. Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (VIII of 18…
Dispute Regarding Amount of Dower
PLJ 2016 Sh.C. (AJ&K) 14 Present : Sardar Abdul Hameed Khan, J. TAHIR HANIF--Appellant versus SAIRA KOSAR--Respondent Family Appeal No. 28 of 2014, decided on 15.10.2015. Gold ornament-- ----Receipt--Dower amount was pai…
PLJ 2015 FSC 33
PLJ 2015 FSC 33 [Original Jurisdiction] Present: Dr. Allama Fida Muhammad Khan, Sheikh Najam-ul-Hasan & Zahoor Ahmed Shahwani , JJ. NADEEM SIDDIQUI --Petitioner versus ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN through Secretary Minis…
Parsi Divorce Case Law
PLJ 2015 Karachi 51 ------------------- Present: Amer Raza Naqvi , J. MS. GEETI MAHYAR DHATIGARA --Petitioner Versus MAHYAR MEHRWAN DHATIGARA --Respondent Divorce Petition No. 1 of 2014, decided on 5.9.2014. Parsi Marria…
THE WEST PAKISTAN FAMILY COURTS ACT, 1964
(W.P. Act XXXV of 1964) C O N T E N T S SECTIONS 1. Short title, extent and commencement. 2. Definitions. 3. Establishment of Family Courts. 4. Qualifications of Judge. 5. Jurisdiction. 6. Place of sittings. 7. Instituti…
Even Mental Torture is Cruelty in Matrimonial Relations
PLJ 2014 SC (AJ&K) 102 [Appellate Jurisdiction] Present: Ch. Muhammad Ibrahim Zia & Sardar Muhammad Sadiq Khan, JJ. ABDUL HAFEEZ--Appellant versus SHAMAILA BIBI & 2 others--Respondents Civil Appeal No. 69 of 2012, decide…
Presumption of Correctness: Article 100 of QSO
PLJ 2014 Peshawar 92 Present: Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel , J. JEHANZEB, etc. --Petitioners versus MUHAMMAD ISRAR, etc. --Respondents C.R. No. 1211 of 2011, decided on 27.5.2013. Qanun -e- Shahadat Order, 1984 (10 of 1984)…
Once divorce is pronounced it is divorce
PLJ 2014 Lahore 1054 [ Rawalpindi Bench Rawalpindi ] Present: Abdus Sattar Asghar , J. Mst . ASGHAR BIBI and another --Petitioners versus MEHMOOD SHAH and 8 others --Respondents Civil Revision No. 469 of 2005, decided on…
Dower cannot be taken from the share of brother of husband
PLJ 2014 Peshawar 142 Present: Ms. Musarrat Hilali , J. Mst . ZUBAIDA --Petitioner versus Mst . HUSSAIN BIBI & 4 others --Respondents C.R. No. 773-P of 2013, decided on 12.12.2013. Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (V of 1908)-…
Who can file suit for Jactitation of Marriage?
PLJ 2013 SC (AJ&K) 58 [Appellate Jurisdiction] Present: Muhammad Azam Khan, C.J. and Raja Saeed Akram Khan, J. RABIA AKHTER and another--Appellants versus MUHAMMAD AYUB and 2 others--Respondents Civil Appeal No. 83 of 20…
Custody of Minor Remains with Mother till 7 Years of Age
PLJ 2013 SC (AJ&K) 261 [Appellate Jurisdiction] Present: Raja Saeed Akram Khan & Sardar Muhammad Sadiq Khan, JJ. ATTIQUE AHMED--Appellant versus ADLA NOREEN--Respondent C.A. No. 30 of 2012, decided on 23.11.2012. (On app…
Amount of maintenance given to child
Citation Name : 2011 SCMR 1325 SUPREME-COURT Side Appellant : Mst. NUSRAT Side Opponent : Dr. Cap. SHAHZAD RIAZ S. 5 & Sched.---Suit for recovery of maintenance of minor child ren---Awarding of maintenance with 10…
Civil Revision of a case for declaration
PLJ 2012 Peshawar 7 Present: Shah Jehan Khan Yousafzai, J. MANZOOR AHMAD & another--Petitioners versus KHAN MUHAMMAD and 35 others--Respondents C.R. No. 27 of 2008, decided on 2.7.2010. Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (V of 1…
Inheritance of illegitimate child
Citation Name : 2009 CLC 137 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE Side Appellant : MUHAMMAD RAFIQUE Side Opponent : Mst. MUMTAZ AKHTAR alias ALLAH RAKHI Inheritance---Parentage---Legitimacy of children of deceased challenged…
Jurisdiction of Suit for recovery of dower amount
PLJ 2012 Sh.C. (AJ&K) 14 Present: Iftikhar Hussain Butt, J. FEHMIDA HAIDER--Appellant versus TASADDAQ ABBAS SHAH--Respondent C.A. No. 82 of 2011, decided on 16.12.2011. AZ&K Family Courts Act, 1993-- ----S. 5--Exclusive…
Read Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 for understanding family laws
An Ordinance to give effect to certain recommendations of the commission on marriage and Family Laws. Whereas it is expedient to give effect to certain recommendation of the commission on Marriage and Family Laws. Now, t…
When a husband can disown a child
Citation Name : 2007 CLC 1145 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE Side Appellant : ZAHEER AHMAD Side Opponent : Mst. NASIMAN BIBI alias NASIM BIBI ---Legitimacy---Husband repudiating a child ---Principles---Husband who wishe…
Decree for maintenance cannot be used in conjugal rights suit
PLJ 2012 Peshawar 118 (DB) Present: Shah Jehan Khan and Syed Sajjad Hassan Shah, JJ. MISKEEN AHAMD--Petitioner versus Mst. SAJIDA and 2 others--Respondents W.P. No. 1974 of 2010, decided on 12.9.2011. West Pakistan Famil…
Importance of Column 18 in case of Divorce
Citation Name : 2010 YLR 1632 ISLAMABAD Side Appellant : ALI ABBAS KHAN Side Opponent : Mst. PALWASHA KHAN Ss.5 7 & 8—Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art. 199—Constitution petitioner—Dissolution of marriage—Exercising…
Procedure of divorce when husband is in jail
I need some legal advice on the separation of refugees and its implications for custody. The case involves two refugees who were married in Peshawar in approximately 1999 or 2000. The husband is from Palestine and the wi…
Read Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939
The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 An Act to consolidate and clarify the provisions of Muslim Law relating to suits for dissolution of marriage by women married under Muslim Law and to re…
Read Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961
Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 An Ordinance to give effect to certain recommendations of the commission on marriage and Family Laws. Whereas it is expedient to give effect to certai…
Rights of Women in Pakistan
Pakistani law system has blend of Islamic law as well as British Common law. Men and women have equal rights in both systems to a great extent. The beauty of Pakistani law system is that it has separate personal laws…
Pakistan Christian Law : Divorce Act, 1869
Divorce Act 1869 PREAMBLE. Preamble 1. Short title commencement of act 2. Extent of act 3. Interpretation-clause 4. Matrimonial jurisdiction of High Courts to be exercised subject to act 5. Enforcement of decrees or orde…
THE WEST PAKISTAN RULES UNDER MUSLIM FAMILY LAWS ORDINANCE, 1961
(Gazette of West Pakistan, Extraordinary, July 20, 1961) , [10th July, 1961] THE WEST PAKISTAN RULES UNDER MUSLIM FAMILY LAWS ORDINANCE, 1961 (Gazette of West Pakistan, Extraordinary, July 20, 1961), [10th July, 1961] No…
Divorced widow granted Succession Cetificate
Is a divorced widow entitled for succession certificate? When a divorced window becomes ineligible for succession certificate? can a divorce widow get her ex husband's property? All questions are answered in this judgmen…
How a husband can deny his child?
What is lian in Pakistani Law? Judgment on lian is mentioned below.. the only procedure for illegitimate child declaration.. Citation Name : 2007 CLC 1145 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE Side Appellant : ZAHEER AHMAD Side Oppon…
How to identify legality of a child?
A child that is born after the two years from the time of ending of marriage is legal. That principle is mentioned in the following judgment below:- Citation Name : 2008 SCMR 1707 SUPREME-COURT Side Appellant : SHARAFAT…
Judgment on legitimacy of child in case filed by uncle
Can an uncle challenge the legitimacy of children.. This principle is discussed in the following judgment... Citation Name : 2009 CLC 137 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE Side Appellant : MUHAMMAD RAFIQUE Side Opponent : Mst. MU…
Sanctity of DNA test under the law
Status of DNA test in Pakistani law.. How a child can be determined legitimate or legal in Pakistan. Citation Name : 2008 PLD 302 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE Side Appellant : MUHAMMAD ARSHAD Side Opponent : SUGHRAN BIBI S.…
Supreme court refused to interfere in the right decision
A great aspect about the appellate courts is that they are in habit of maintaining the right decisions. The do not interfere in the decisions made by lower courts when they are free from errors and material irregularitie…
When a child is legal?
How to determine whether a son belong to father or not when he denies. This principle is discussed in the following judgment of Lahore High Court.. Citation Name : 2009 MLD 962 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE Side Appellant : A…
When a child is legitimate in Islam
According to the sunni school of law a child is legitimate if it is born after six months of marriage. This very principle is discussed in this judgment. Citation Name : 2007 CLC 1145 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE Side Appell…
Can list of witnesses be changed?
Citation Name : 2012 YLR 2231 SUPREME-COURT-AZAD-KASHMIR Side Appellant : FIRDOS BAKHAT Side Opponent : JAVED KHAN S. 5, Sched. & S.14(1)---Azad Jammu and Kashmir Interim Constitution Act (VIII of 1974), S.42---…
Execution of documents in Family Courts
Citation Name : 2012 PLD 108 PESHAWAR-HIGH-COURT-NWFP Side Appellant : Mst. ROZEENA KHATTAK Side Opponent : Raja ABDUL RASHEED S. 17---Qanun-e-Shahadat (10 of 1984), Art. 79---Proof of execution of documents…
Registration of Nikahnama is Mandatory in Pakistan
Citation Name : 2012 PLD 133 QUETTA-HIGH-COURT-BALOCHISTAN Side Appellant : MUHAMMAD ISHAQ Side Opponent : Mst. ANIQA BATOOL Ss. 39, 42 & 54---West Pakistan Family Courts Act (XXXV of 1964), S.5, Sched & S.2…
Wife is liable to return dower in case of Khula
PLJ 2012 Sh.C . (AJ&K) 39 Present: Iftikhar Hussain Butt, J. LIAQUAT HUSSAIN--Appellant versus ZIL-E-HUMA & another--Respondents C.A. No. 47 of 2011, decided on 7.2.2012. Dissolution of Marriage-- ----Whereby a decree fo…
Muslim Family Law Ordinance, 1961
An Ordinance to give effect to certain recommendations of the commission on marriage and Family Laws. Whereas it is expedient to give effect to certain recommendation of the commission…
Pakistan Christian Marriage & Dissolution
Christian marriage is a voluntary union for life between a man and a woman, to the exclusion of all others. Family matters among the Christian community are dealt with by the Christian Marriages…
Jurisdiction lackness in a family suit can be addressed at initial stages
PLJ 2011 Lahore 59 [Bahawalpur Bench Bahawalpur] Present: Ijaz Ahmed, J. MUHAMMAD NAEEM--Petitioner versus JUDGE FAMILY COURT, etc.--Respondents W.P. No. 3675 of 2009/BWP, decided on 23.8.2010. Punjab Family Courts Act,…
Muslim Family Law Ordinance is not applicable on non muslims
PLJ 2011 Lahore 645 Present: Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, J. RIAZ JAVAID--Petitioner versus SHERAZ AHMED and 4 others--Respondents W.P. No. 49 of 2010, decided on 13.8.2010. Punjab Family Courts Act, 1964 (XXXV of 1964)-- ----…
Orally gifted property in Nikahnama doesn't require registration
PLJ 2011 Lahore 721 [Bahawalpur Bench Bahawalpur] Present: Ch. Shahid Saeed, J. Mst. TASAWAR YASEEN--Petitioner versus MUHAMMAD IQBAL QURESHI etc.--Respondents FAO No. 23 of 2010, heard on 28.2.2011. Civil Procedure Code…
Effectiveness of Talaq
PLJ 2011 Lahore 336 Present: Ijaz-ul-Hassan, J. Ms. PARNIAN AROOJ--Petitioner versus MEHMOOD SADIQ & another--Respondents W.P. No. 17957 of 2009, decided on 7.12.2009. Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 (VIII of 1961)--…
Can the property be attached in a recovery of dower suit?
PLJ 2011 Lahore 721 [ Bahawalpur Bench Bahawalpur ] Present: Ch. Shahid Saeed , J. Mst . TASAWAR YASEEN--Petitioner versus MUHAMMAD IQBAL QURESHI etc.--Respondents FAO No. 23 of 2010, heard on 28.2.2011. Civil Procedure…
No inheritance of wife if she dies first
PLJ 2011 Lahore 775 [Multan Bench Multan] Present: Muhammad Khalid Mehmood Khan, J. AZMAT BIBI (deceased) through L.Rs. and another--Petitioners versus Mst . HAMIDAN BIBI and 3 others--Respondents C.R. No. 313-D of 1995,…
Haq Mehar can be increased after Nikah
PLJ 2009 Sh.C. (AJ&K) 20 Present: Iftikhar Hussain Butt, J. MUHAMMAD SHAFAAT--Appellant versus Mst. RIFFAT SHAHEEN--Respondent Civil Appeal No. 36 of 2003, decided on 19.11.2008. Muhammadan Law-- ----S. 286--Dower as com…
Time period for appeal in kashmir
PLJ 2009 Sh.C. (AJ&K) 17 Present: Iftikhar Hussain Butt, J. MUHAMMAD JAVAID--Appellant versus Mst. ZARRIA BEGUM--Respondent Civil Appeals No. 2 and 3 of 2006, decided on 3.12.2008. AJ&K Family Courts Act, 1993 (XI of 199…
Rights of legal heirs in shia law
PLJ 2008 Karachi 7 Present: Arshad Noor Khan, J. Mst. YAQOOBI BEGUM and another--Appellants versus Syed AFSHEEN FATIMA and another--Respondents M.A. No. 50, Misc. Nos. 2910 of 2005 and No. 866 of 2006, decided on 16.1.20…
Wife can claim maintenance even living seperately
PLJ 2008 Sh. C (AJ&K) 73 Present: Iftikhar Hussain Butt, J. Raja TAHIR BASHIR--Appellant versus Mst. GULSHEEDA BIBI & others--Respondents Civil Appeal No. 40 of 2007, decided on 9.4.2008. Principle-- ----Khulla--Before i…
A sui juris Muslim Girl is entitled to set free
PLJ 2008 Lahore 249 [ Multan Bench Multan ] Present: Muhammad Jehangir Arshad, J. Mst. SAMINA NAWAZ--Petitioner versus STATION HOUSE OFFICER OF POLICE STATION KUHNA KHANEWAL DISTRICT KHANEWAL and 5 others--Respondents W.…
The base of Khula is verse 229 of Surah Al Baqrah
PLJ 2008 Sh.C. (AJ&K) 160 Present: Iftikhar Hussain Butt, J. Syed ABDUL QAYYUM SHAH--Appellant versus Mst. TANVEER ANDLEEB and 3 others--Respondents Civil Appeal No. 106 of 2000, decided on 6.2.2008. Khula-- ----Islamic…
Shia Law Inheritance Judgment
PLJ 2008 Karachi 7 Present: Arshad Noor Khan, J. Mst. YAQOOBI BEGUM and another--Appellants versus Syed AFSHEEN FATIMA and another--Respondents M.A. No. 50, Misc. Nos. 2910 of 2005 and No. 866 of 2006, decided on 16.1.20…
Judgment declaring dower amount as a gift
PLJ 2006 AJ&K 59 Present: Sardar Muhammad Nawaz Khan, J. MUHAMMAD YOUSAF KHAN and others--Petitioners versus ABDUL GHAFOOR and others--Respondents Civil Appeals Nos. 21 & 28 of 2004, decided on 16.9.2005. (i) Civil Proc…
Wife is not required to return the Gifts received before and after marriage from Husband
PLJ 2006 Karachi 328 Present: Sarmad Jalal Osmany , J. ABDUL SATTAR--Applicant versus Mst . KALSOOM--Respondent Civil Transfer Application No. 10 of 2005, decided on 6.3.2006. Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 (V…
Motive for benami transaction holds importance
PLJ 2003 Lahore 272 Present: ABDUL SHAKOOR PARACHA, J. Al-Haaj MUHAMMAD RAFIQUE-Petitioner versus Mst. KHALIDA SHEHZADI-Respondent C.R. No. 1764 of 1997, hear-d don 30.7.2002. (i) Benami transaction-- —Civil Procedure Co…
Proof of Relationship under article 64
PLJ 2003 Lahore 1012 Present: ABDUL SHAKOOR PARACHA, J. SIDDIQ and others-Petitioners versus ABDUL AZIZ and others-Respondents C.R. No. 1562-D of 1993, heard on 4.3.2003. ( i ) Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 (10 of 1984)--…
Burden of Proof in case of benami transactions
PLJ 2002 Karachi 148 [Original Civil Jurisdiction] Present: ZAHID KURBAN ALVI, J. DIN MUHAMMAD WAGAN-Plaintiff versus Mst. RASHIDA KHATOON (deceased) through HIS LEGAL . REPRESENTATIVES-Defendants Suit No. 413…
When benamidar is dismissed inheritance law is applicable
PLJ 2002 Karachi 143 Present: zahid kurban alavi, J. DIN MUHAMMAD WAGON-Plaintiff , versus Mst. RASHIDA KHATOON (deceased) through her L.Rs and others—Defendants Suit No. 413 of 1986, decided on 14.1.2002. (i) Benami Tr…
Limitation is three years to demand dowry articles (Article 49)
PLJ 1993 Lahore 448 Present: GUL ZARIN KlANI, J JAMSHAID HUSSAIN flana-Petitioner versus Mst. REHANA KAUSAR-Respondent Civil Revision No. 1076 of 1993, dismissed on 4.7.1993. (i) Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (V of 1908)- —…
A wife cannot claim deferred dower amount in a relationship
According to a judgment PLD 1980 KHI 477 , a wife is entitled to claim deferred dower amount only in two conditions. 1. In case of death of husband 2. In case of divorce A wife in a relationship cannot demand deferred do…
What is dower amount? When a wife is entitled to claim dower amount?
Dower amount is also known as haq mehar in Islam. It is the consideration of marriage contract in Islamic Law. There is a famous story about dower amount from the Era of Caliph Umar Farooq (RZA). There was a time in his…
Const. P. 3916/2026 (D.B.) Muhammad Ahmed Tauqir V/S Province of Sindh & Others
In view of the above observations and assurance submitted by the learned AAG/APG on behalf of the police authorities that necessary protection shall be provided to the parties, whenever approached, the instant petition s…
Const. P. 423/2025 (S.B.) Mst Rubina V/S PO Sindh & Others
Guardian and Wards Act Application…
309/2019 Const. P. Rashid Ali Noonari (Petitioner) V/S Mst Zoya & another (Respondent)
1. A supreme court judgment, though later in time, is not binding if it has not considered an earlier view of a bench of co-equal strength; nor has referred the matter for constitution of a larger bench. The earlier view…
479/2023 Const. P. Syed Mustafa Ali S/o Syed Abid Ali (Petitioner) V/S Mst. Afsheen Fatima and Others (Respondent)
Application of Section 29 (2) of the Limitation Act,1908 to the Family Courts Act, 1964 and Family Court Rules 1965.…
1386/2012 Suit MS ROHEELA YASMIN (Plaintiff) V/S MS. NEELOFAR HASSAN & OTHERS (Defendant)
"(a) Muslim Family Laws Ordinance (VIII of 1961)--- ----S. 7---Civil Procedure Code (V of 1908), O. XX, R. 13-Administration suit- Talaq-e-Bain- Effect--- Contention of plaintiff was that she being wife of deceased was e…
275/2023 Const. P. Maria Ramesh (aka Mala) (Petitioner) V/S Learned IXth ADJ, Karachi (East) and others (Respondent)
Difference between Judicial Separation and Divorce and the criteria for obtaining Judicial Separation and Divorce under the Sindh Hindu Marriages Act, 2018 and the obligation of maintenance of a wife in Hinduism…
240/2017 Const. P. Mazhar Ali Langah (Petitioner) V/S Asad Ali Khoso & ors (Respondent)
Territorial jurisdiction of Family Court is governed by Rule 6 of the Family Court Rules 1965, not by provisions of the Guardians and Wards Act 1890.…
1357/2017 Const. P. Shrimati Aashi (Petitioner) V/S Bhesham Lal & Others (Respondent)
This Proviso is primarily is in consideration of the fact that Muslim women who file their respective suits for dissolution of marriages and dower amount shall also be in a position to avail the jurisdiction of local lim…
913/2020 Const. P. Ali Muhammad and another (Petitioner) V/S Mukaram Khan and another (Respondent)
Habeas Corpus--custody of minors--In view of the statement of the parties, the petitioners are directed to furnish an indemnity bond of Rs. 200,000/- before the Nazir of this Court for the aforesaid purpose and in the me…
991/2021 Const. P. Mst. Fatima Zehra D/o Zahid Abbas (Petitioner) V/S Muhammad Sheroz and others (Respondent)
The learned Civil & Family Judge shall fix any two days in a month for the meeting of father-respondent No.1 with the minor baby Dua, and in the meanwhile, petitioner-mother shall not take away the custody of minor out o…
445/2020 Const. P. Mst. Seema D/o. Noor Muhammad (Late) (Petitioner) V/S Wajid Ali Shah & Others. (Respondent)
I would, respectfully, add that bona fide be attached with her act of second marriage as same is, undeniably, after resort to her available course i.e approaching honourable Court for khula and obtaining thereof; technic…
2/2018 Civil Ref. Assistant Chief Inspector of Stamps (Appellant) V/S .. (Respondent)
The Court had itself observed that the valuation done by the family Court was for a particular purpose and since it was not a decree of a Court the valuation so carried out was not binding. And then the Court went on to …
862/2023 Const. P. Mst. Atiya Abdul Karim Thr. Abdul Karim (Petitioner) V/S The Learned VIth ADJ, Karachi East and Others (Respondent)
Petition against interlocutory order(s) of the family court: dismissed as not maintainable…
1/2018 Divorce P. Ms. Khushnum Mormazd Muncherji (Plaintiff) V/S Hormazd Rusi Muncherji (Defendant)
1/2018 Divorce P. Ms. Khushnum Mormazd Muncherji (Plaintiff) V/S Hormazd Rusi Muncherji (Defendant)…
1969/2016 Const. P. Saifullah Abbasi (Petitioner) V/S Mst. Faiza Mughal & Others (Respondent)
Rule 22 W.P Family Court Act, 1964. Appellate Court decided appeal on merits, hence condoned the limitation.…
263/2021 Const. P. Asif Ahmed Khan S/o Muhammad Ahmed Khan (Petitioner) V/S Mst. Salma Asif and others (Respondent)
Islam confers right of Khula to women…
923/2025 Const. P. Amna Jatoi (Petitioner) V/S Jahanzaib (Respondent)
the entries relating to dower in Nikahnama--the wife shall return the dower amonunt if she dissolves the marriage on the ground of Khula…
78/2023 R.A (Civil Revision) Dur Muhammad Malik (Applicant) V/S Zafarullah Malik & others (Respondent)
Respondent/Zafarullah, born in the year 2000, claimed paternity from Applicant/Dur Muhammad, except that his father, Dur Muhammad, took the position that he divorced Zafarullah's mother, Zulekhan, in 1998. Zafarullah's …
3842/2014 Const. P. Ranjho (Petitioner) V/S P.O.Sindh and others (Respondent)
The petitioner has every right to pursue his remedy against it, which he failed. The amount paid to the father could never be considered as the dower amount paid to the bride and that she was liable to return at the time…
837/2020 Const. P. Muhammad Faraz Rehan S/o Muhammad Rehan (Petitioner) V/S SHO P.S. Sir Syed (Central) Khi and others (Respondent)
Habeas Corpus directing the respondent-police officials to produce his minor son namely Master Zohan Faraz aged about 02 years to enable him to take his custody--I am of the view that the purpose of filing this petition …
362/2020 Const. P. Dr. Ikram Baig (Petitioner) V/S 6.th Addational Session judg Hyd & Others (Respondent)
In this writ jurisdiction appraisal of the evidence cannot be done, but it can be seen only to such an extent, to consider, whether the Finding / Decision of the Family Court or the Appellate Court is either contrary to …
3841/2014 Const. P. Ranjho (Petitioner) V/S P.O.Sindh and others (Respondent)
The petitioner has every right to pursue his remedy against it, which he failed. The amount paid to the father could never be considered as the dower amount paid to the bride and that she was liable to return at the time…
1932/2022 Suit DINSHAW BEJAN AGA (Plaintiff) V/S FIZOOZEH AGA (Defendant)
In such a situation there is no factual controversy left to be decided by the delegates. The delegates present in Court have conceded to such position and thus opined that a decree of dissolution of marriage may be passe…
1/2007 Divorce P. Minoo Hoshang Kapadia (Petitioner) V/S Arnaz Minoo Kapadia (Respondent)
1/2007 Divorce P. Minoo Hoshang Kapadia (Petitioner) V/S Arnaz Minoo Kapadia (Respondent)…
39/2013 Civil Tran Sht Ashee (Applicant) V/S Beshamal (Respondent)
Family Court Act, 1964 and the Rules framed there under i.e. West Pakistan Family Court Rules 1965 are applicable to all Family Courts including but not limited to those who professes different religions. The question be…
940/2023 Const. P. Azam Mirza S/o Afzal Mirza (Petitioner) V/S Mst. Saima Khan and Another (Respondent)
Islam confers right of Khula to women.…
100/2024 Const. P. Khalid Fareed Abbasi S/o Fareed Abbasi (Petitioner) V/S Mst. Alia Bibi (Respondent)
The delivery of Mahr is one such right, the duty of which is bestowed upon the husband for the financial support and stability of his wife. Such entitlement to dower has the origin in the HoIy Quran, and the inspiration …
1158/2023 Const. P. Muhammad Yaseen Baig S/o Abdul Saleem Baig (Petitioner) V/S Mst. Shazia Aziz and Another (Respondent)
Islam confers right of Khula to women…
331/2023 Const. P. Abdul Qayyum S/o Khair-ur-Rehman (Petitioner) V/S Learned XXV Civil & Family Judge, Khi West & Other (Respondent)
Dower. The delivery of dower/Mahr is one such right, the duty of which is bestowed upon the husband for the financial support and stability of his wife. Such entitlement to dower has the origin in the HoIy Quran, and the…
217/2025 Const. P. Ruqqiya Lehar D/o Farooq Amin Jamal (Petitioner) V/S Shayan Zakaria Chottani (Respondent)
The visitation schedule coined by the learned Family Court shall remain unchanged with the exception that the same will be implemented in letter and spirit from the time the minor turns 7 years of age.…
1452/2014 Const. P. Eng. Nizamuddin (Petitioner) V/S Dr. Shakeela Qazi & Another (Respondent)
The provisio of aforesaid Rules provided additional room for the subject cause to file a suit for dissolution of marriage and dower amount within the local limits where wife ordinarily resides. It is distinguished from r…
136/2024 Const. P. Pervaiz S/o Ghulam Rasool (Petitioner) V/S Mst. Samavia Kanwal Pervaiz and others (Respondent)
Petition again interim order passed under Section 17-A of the Family Court Act is not maintainable.…