Bare act

Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961

Regulates talaq, polygamy, dower, maintenance, inheritance of orphaned grandchildren and registration of marriages.

Subject: Family Year: 1961 Pages: 18 Reviewed: 2 Mar 2026

Regulates talaq, polygamy, dower, maintenance, inheritance of orphaned grandchildren and registration of marriages.

Key provisions

  • Section 4 - succession of orphaned grandchildren
  • Section 6 - polygamy and permission of the Arbitration Council
  • Section 7 - talaq and the ninety-day notice
  • Section 9 - maintenance

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