Supreme Court Fines Husband For Withholding Haq Mehr

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has imposed a Rs. 100,000 fine on a man for not fulfilling his ‘Haq Mehr’ obligation to his wife six years into their marriage. Chief Justice Qazi Faez urged the applicant to adhere to Islamic principles, emphasizing that Haq Mehr is the right of a wife, regardless of recognition of Pakistan’s laws.

The applicant’s lawyer revealed the client had two wives, leading Chief Justice to express dissatisfaction, stating the client owed Rs. 0.5 million in Haq Mehr after six years.

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The Chief Justice suggested ordering the payment of Rs. 1 million to discourage such cases. Despite the lawyer’s intent to withdraw the case, Justice Isa insisted on delivering justice, emphasizing the Supreme Court’s role. Subsequently, the court directed the applicant to settle the Haq Mehr within 30 days, warning of legal consequences for non-compliance.