In a significant judgment aimed at protecting women’s legal and constitutional rights, the Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that depriving women of their rightful inheritance is both unlawful and contrary to Islamic teachings. The landmark verdict reaffirmed that inheritance rights granted to women cannot be denied on the basis of regional customs, family traditions, or […]
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reinforced a landmark principle in a significant inheritance case, ruling that depriving women of their lawful share of property violates both the Constitution and Islamic teachings.
The ruling upholds a Sindh High Court judgement and sends a strong message against those who attempt to block or delay women’s inheritance rights. The seven-page verdict, authored by Justice Athar Minallah before his resignation, was released by a bench comprising Justice Minallah and Justice Irfan Saadat. The Supreme Court dismissed petitioner Abid Hussain’s appeal […]