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Dr. MUHAMMAD ASIF vs Dr — 2026 PLD 238 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation
2026 PLD 238 SUPREME-COURT
Court
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year
2026
Reporter
PLD
Parties
Dr. MUHAMMAD ASIF vs Dr
Subject matter
Family

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Judgment text as reported

Dr. MUHAMMAD ASIF VS Dr. SANA SATTAR. Ss. 12 & 17---Constitution of Pakistan, Art. 188---Review of judgment---Custody of minor---Welfare of minor and his/her best interest---Scope---Petitioner/father of two minor children sought review of the judgment whereby custody was denied to him---Validity---Petitioner/father had remarried and had a one-year-old child from his second marriage and was employed full-time during the day while also maintaining a private practice in the evenings, leaving him largely unavailable at home---Supreme Court after considering the age, educational continuity, psychological health, children's emotional, medical, and educational continuity in light of their evolving needs, the stability of the home environment, and the city of residence of the children, and after assessing current circumstances and capacities of the parents, concluded that the best interests of the children, particularly the child with special needs, were best served by remaining in the custody of their mother---No alternative caregiver could fully replicate the intuitive care, emotional constancy, and protective environment a mother was uniquely positioned to offer---Fact that mother was a working professional did not detract from her suitability as a custodial parent---On the contrary, it reflected her resilience and her commitment to providing a secure, nurturing, and dignified upbringing for her children---Supreme Court declined to review its earlier judgment as custody already stood vested with the mother---Review petition was dismissed.

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