Supreme Court Pushes for Overhaul of Nikahnamas, Stricter Criteria for Registrars

ISLAMABAD – In a significant move aimed at safeguarding marital rights and reducing legal disputes, the Supreme Court has called on federal and provincial governments to revise the standard marriage contract, or Nikahnama, and ensure that only trained and qualified individuals are allowed to officiate marriages as registrars. The landmark decision, authored by Justice Athar … Continue reading Supreme Court Pushes for Overhaul of Nikahnamas, Stricter Criteria for Registrars