Case law on Nikah nama.voluntary consent and her ability to negotiate the terms of the Nikah Nama
The recent judgment (2024 SCMR 1078) highlights the significance of the bride's voluntary consent and her ability to negotiate the terms of the Nikah Nama (Islamic marriage contract). It underscores that any uncertainty or lack of clarity in the contract terms should not disadvantage the bride if it cannot be demonstrated that she was fully aware of her rights and freely participated in the negotiations.
The court's decision reflects a departure from paternalistic norms and emphasizes the importance of empowering women in contractual matters, particularly in the context of marriage. It suggests that traditional male-dominated decision-making processes should not undermine a woman's capacity to enter into agreements with full autonomy.
This interpretation is crucial given prevailing social and cultural norms, aiming to protect the bride's interests and ensure fairness in contractual agreements related to marriage.
عدالتوں نے نکاح نامہ کی شرائط کی تشریح کرتے وقت دلہن کی آزاد مرضی اور اسے شرائط طے کرنے کی آزادی کو مدنظر رکھنے کا حکم دیا ہے۔ اگر نکاح نامہ میں کوئی ابہام یا شک ہو تو اس کا فائدہ دلہن کو ملنا چاہئے، خاص طور پر اگر یہ ثابت نہ ہو سکے کہ اسے اس کے حقوق کے بارے میں مکمل آگاہی دی گئی تھی۔
In a recent judgment (2024 SCMR 1078), the courts emphasized the importance of the bride's free consent and her freedom to negotiate and settle the terms of the Nikah Nama. This interpretation is crucial in the context of prevalent social and cultural norms. If any ambiguity or doubt arises in the terms and conditions of the Nikah Nama, and it cannot be proven that the bride was fully informed of her rights and had the freedom to negotiate, the benefit should favor the bride. The decision underscores that paternalistic tendencies and male dominance in decision-making adversely affect the bride's capacity to enter into a contract with free consent. Therefore, any ambiguity in the Nikah Nama should not be interpreted against the wife's interests.
2024 SCMR 1078.10 pages
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