Definitions According to Black’s Law Dictionary, the terms ‘arbitration’, ‘mediation’ and ‘alternative dispute resolution (ADR)’ have been defined in the following manner: Arbitration is a method […]
The Law of Surrogacy in the UK
Introduction The law of Scotland, England and Wales has been subject to various developments regarding surrogacy; in fact, the three regions are currently in the process […]
Extending Women’s Rights to Unilateral, No-Fault Based Khula
The injunctions of Islam regarding gender are based on equality without any discrimination whatsoever. However, women in Pakistan have been struggling to obtain these rights guaranteed […]
Dowry: A Hushed But Existing Relic
[Dowry or jahaiz is the money, goods, or estate that a wife brings for her husband in a marriage] Once in a blue moon, people march […]
The Case for Abolishing Polygamy / Polygyny Under Islamic Jurisprudence
The Case for Abolishing Polygamy / Polygyny Under Islamic Jurisprudence Introduction Polygyny has been noted to be a major violation of women’s rights and a tradition […]
Law of Interim Injunction in Family/Custody Cases
Law of Interim Injunction in Family/Custody Cases Scores of appeals against visitation orders passed by Guardian Courts are pending settlement in practically each appellate court in […]
Why Have We Written A Book On Family Laws In Pakistan?
Why Have We Written A Book On Family Laws In Pakistan? Dr Cheema and I have recently published a book titled Family Laws in Pakistan (Oxford University […]
Backlog Of Child Custody Cases In Pakistan: Decreasing Delays
Backlog Of Child Custody Cases In Pakistan: Decreasing Delays Introduction This research paper intends on formulating a strategy for delay decrease and the prompt clearance of […]
Recovery of Dowry According to Islam and Pakistani Law
Recovery of Dowry According to Islam and Pakistani Law This piece of research has been divided into two parts: Part I. Concept of dowry in Islam; […]
Khula After Death
Khula After Death I recently read an article written by a fellow columnist titled “Khula: A Gateway of Escape For Women”[1] that intrigued my interest to […]
Is A Wife’s Hatred For Her Husband Enough To Be Granted A Right Of Khula?
Is A Wife’s Hatred For Her Husband Enough To Be Granted A Right Of Khula? Under Muslim Personal Law, a wife can release herself from the […]
Validity of Khula in Islam
Validity of Khula in Islam The topic of this discussion has been contested to a great extent – despite not being one of the most controversial […]
Extended Family System In Pakistani Society
Extended Family System In Pakistani Society A past drawn from the Indian subcontinent has affected our present mindsets and lifestyles in incalculable ways. Merging of customs […]
The Haq In Mahr
The Haq In Mahr We are no strangers to the fact that before the advent of Islam, barring the scarce women from the upper class, the […]
Children Of Divorced Parents Manipulated To Give False Accounts
Victims Of Parental Alienation Syndrome: Children Of Divorced Parents Can Easily Be Manipulated To Give False Accounts Court’s powers with regard to custody of minor are […]
Welfare Of The Minor With A Therapeutic Perspective In Family Law Jurisprudence In Pakistan
Welfare Of The Minor With A Therapeutic Perspective In Family Law Jurisprudence In Pakistan The parable of the houses built upon rock and sand is one […]
The Punjab Protection of Women Against Violence Act 2016: A Critique
The Punjab Protection of Women Against Violence Act 2016: A Critique The Punjab Protection of Women Against Violence Act, 2016, is gaining more space than what it […]