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DR. SEEMA HANIF KHAN vs WAQAS KHAN — 2026 PLD 91 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation
2026 PLD 91 SUPREME-COURT
Court
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year
2026
Reporter
PLD
Parties
DR. SEEMA HANIF KHAN vs WAQAS KHAN
Subject matter
Criminal
Provisions referred to
S. 6---H

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Judgment text as reported

DR. SEEMA HANIF KHAN VS WAQAS KHAN. S. 6---Husband contracting second marriage during subsistence of first marriage---Process and pre-requisites---A husband may contract another marriage during the subsistence of the first marriage only after seeking the consent of his existing wife---If such consent is refused, he must then apply to the Chairman of the Union Council, stating his reasons for the proposed marriage---The Chairman is then required to constitute an arbitration council which may grant permission only if it is satisfied that the proposed marriage is "necessary and just"---Non-compliance with this process attracts penal consequences under Section 6(5) of the MFLO, including the immediate payment of the entire dower to the first wife and criminal liability punishable with imprisonment or fine.

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