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: Family
Provisions referred to: S. 5; S. 2---W; Muslim Marriages Act (VIII of 1939)

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Judgment text as reported

DR. SEEMA HANIF KHAN VS WAQAS KHAN. S. 5, Sched.---Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act (VIII of 1939), S. 2---Wife seeking dissolution of marriage---Family court granting khula to wife without her asking for it---Legality---Filing of a suit for dissolution does not in itself amount to seeking khula---The practice of converting a suit for dissolution of marriage into one of khula without the consent of the wife is totally in contravention to the law, as khula being an alternate mode of dissolution requires the wife's voluntary decision to end the marriage and pay compensation in exchange for release from the marital bond.

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