Pindi bans registration of court marriages

Pindi bans registration of court marriages

In a bid to curb the growing number of runaway and love marriages conducted within court premises, the government has formally prohibited union councils (UCs) from registering Nikah Namas (marriage contracts) solemnised in district or tehsil courts. A notification issued by the Local Government and Community Development Department makes clear that no marriage performed on court premises is henceforth eligible for official registration by any UC …

Rawalpindi Bans Registration of Court Marriages

The Rawalpindi administration has taken new steps to control the growing number of court and love marriages in the region. In a recent notification, the Local Government Department has directed all union councils to stop registering Nikah Namas (marriage certificates) that were solemnized within district or tehsil courts. According to the circular, any registrar or union council staff found violating this directive will face serious legal conseq…