Women entitled to dower after ending abusive marriage: LHC

Women entitled to dower after ending abusive marriage: LHC

Justice Raheel says Khula does not automatically nullify contractual obligation laid down in Nikahnama.

Lahore High Court rules women retain dower rights even after seeking khula

Lahore High Court has delivered a landmark decision on the rights of women who apply for khula (dissolution of marriage), ruling that a woman cannot be deprived of her haq mehr (dower) on the sole basis of requesting khula. Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh issued the order based on a petition moved by a citizen, Asif Mahmood, against a verdict delivered by the Sahiwal district court. The previous ruling had directed him to pay the amount of dower an…

Lahore High Courts: Women Can Claim Dower (Haq Mehr) After Khula

The Lahore High Court has made an important decision that supports women’s rights in marriage. The court ruled that a woman still has the right to receive her dower (haq mehr) even if she asks for a divorce through khula—especially if she has been mistreated or abused by her husband. Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh, who gave the ruling, explained that dower is meant to provide financial security to the woman. He emphasized that it cannot be taken a…

Women calling off abusive marriages will not forfeit dower: Lahore HC

Islamabad, April 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a key verdict, the Lahore High Court has held that a woman has the right to recover her full deferred dower even after obtaining a divorce through Khula, as the dissolution of marriage due to the husband’s misconduct does not impact her entitlement adversely. In his ruling, Jus­tice Raheel Kamran held that under Islamic law and the 'Nikahnama' (the binding marriage con­tract), the husband rem­ains obligate…

LHC upholds woman’s right to deferred dower post-Khula

In a landmark ruling, the Lahore High Court has upheld that a woman remains entitled to her full deferred dower even after securing a divorce through Khula, provided the separation is due to the husband’s misconduct. Justice Raheel Kamran issued the judgment while dismissing a petition filed by a man contesting lower court decisions in favor of his ex-wife, Iqra Saeed, for recovery of Rs 200,000 as deferred dower, along with dowry items and main…