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Khula (Divorce by Wife through Court)  If the wife is not delegated the right of Divorce in her Nikahnama then she would need to apply for Khula. Khula, which literally means ‘untying the knot’, is the form of dissolution of marriage initiated by the wife and is granted by the court. To apply for Khula...

Dower or Maher ( مہر) under Muslim Law In Islamic law, Dower or Mehar a gift or contribution made by the husband-to-be to his wife-to-be, for her exclusive property, as a mark of respect for the bride, and as recognition of her independence. It is not, however, a gift in the traditional sense, but is...

Definition of Dowry Definition of Dowry under the DOWRY AND BRIDAL GIFTS (RESTRICTION) ACT, 1976 ” Dowry’ means any property given before, at or after the marriage either directly or indirectly, to the bride by her parents in connection with the marriage but it does not include property which the bride may inherit under the...

Christen family law Christen Marriage In Pakistan Christen Marriage are governed by christen marriage act 1872, Application of act. it applies to the parties where either one or both of the parties are Christen, Solemnization of Marriage. such marriages are solemnized by any person who has received Episcopal Ordination and according to the rites of...

Guardian and Wards Act The Guardian and Wards Act is related to the guardianship and welfare of the minor child. The Guardian and Wards Act has application to the whole of Pakistan. The Guardian and Wards Act defines the minor, the guardian, and the persons who can apply for the guardianship of minor. The District...