Order of Federal Shariah Court to return 100% of the dowry received to the wife


 In case of khula, it is illegal to return 25% of the dowry paid to the wife. Court decision


 




 Federal Shariah Court to return 100% of the dowry received to the wife.



 ISLAMABAD  Latest Newspaper. March 02, 2022): The Federal Shariah Court has decided to return 100% of the dowry received by the wife on khula. According to details, the Federal Shariah Court issued the verdict on the petitions of Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal. The court ordered to return 100% of the dowry received by the wife on khula.


 The court ruled that in case of khula, it is illegal to return 25% of the dowry paid to the wife.


 (to be continued)





 The Federal Shariah Court declared the relevant provisions of the Punjab Family Court Act as non-Shariah. Provisions for refund of 25% of dowry paid in case of khula were also declared null and void. Sub-sections 5 and 6 of section 10 of the Punjab Family Court Act have been declared null and void.



 The Federal Shariat Court has directed the Punjab government to amend the law within six months as per the decision. It should be noted that earlier, according to the Punjab Family Court Act, a woman had to pay back 25% of her dowry on khula and under the Act, a husband was obliged to pay 50% of his dowry to his wife.