The Lahore High Court has ruled that a woman remains entitled to her dower (haq mehr) even if rukhsati has not taken place or the marriage was not consummated. The court set aside the decisions of lower courts while accepting a woman’s appeal in a case involving khula and dower rights. The ruling clarifies important […]
Haq mehr ruling
LHC upholds wife’s right to separate residence until dower paid
The Lahore High Court’s Multan Bench has ruled that a wife can legally live separately from her husband until her full dower (haq mehr) is paid, reaffirming that dower is an enforceable legal right. The court further stated that a husband remains responsible for the maintenance and financial support of his wife after marriage until […]
SC chief Justice rules husband must pay full haq mehr
The Supreme Court of Pakistan emphasized that husbands are legally bound to pay the full haq mehr stated in the nikahnama, underlining that these payments form an essential part of a marriage contract. During hearings on petitions related to dowry and haq mehr, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi led a two-member bench that stressed the legal […]