Matters pertaining to the separation of parents, such as custody and visitation, should ideally prioritize the welfare of the minor child. Unfortunately, our judicial system overlooks […]
Rights of Illegitimate Children in Pakistan: Sunni and Shia Law Perspectives
Introduction Under Islamic law, a child born out of wedlock is considered filius nullius (“a son of nobody”) and considered to own no lineage to the […]
Under the Clutches of Marital Pressure While Being Underage
Under the Clutches of Marital Pressure While Being Underage Child marriage occurs when a child or minor under the age of 18 is forced, coerced and […]
Sex With A Minor Wife Declared Rape By Indian Supreme Court
Sex With A Minor Wife Declared Rape By Indian Supreme Court The Indian apex court recently ruled sex with a minor, despite the couple being married, […]
New Bench Formed By Islamabad High Court To Hear Tortured Housekeeper Case
New Bench Formed By Islamabad High Court To Hear Tortured Housekeeper Case The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has set up a new bench to hear the […]
Court To Hear Case Of Young Housekeeper Injured At Judge’s House
Court To Hear Case Of Young Housekeeper Injured At Judge’s House The Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected a petition that asked for a minor’s case to […]
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 […]
Not Guilty By Reason Of Parentage: Parental Kidnapping (Or The Lack Thereof) In Pakistan
Not Guilty By Reason Of Parentage: Parental Kidnapping (Or The Lack Thereof) In Pakistan You open the door to find a new born baby on your […]
Shared Parenting and Visitation Rights During Child Custody Litigation
Shared Parenting and Visitation Rights During Child Custody Litigation The Need For Implementation Of Shared Parenting and Home Visitation Of Minors With Their Non Custodial Parents […]
Child Custody Law in Pakistan
Child Custody Law in Pakistan The recent trend in our society is seeing a paradigm change in matrimonial relationships, with an increasing number of divorce cases, […]
Lahore High Court In Its Landmark Decision Repatriates Abducted Dutch Children Back To Netherlands
In a landmark decision, Honorable Ms Justice Alia Neelum of Lahore High court directed police authorities to produce two Dutch girls of Pakistani origin, who were […]