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Precedent

Restoration of dower in khula is not automatic and depends on the facts

Citation: 2023 CLC 1450 Court: Lahore High Court Bench: Single Bench Decided: 19 Jul 2023

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Headnote

Where dissolution is sought on the ground of khula, the family court must consider whether the wife was compelled by the husband conduct before directing return of the dower.

Key holdings

  1. Khula does not invariably entail forfeiture of the entire dower.
  2. The court must record a finding on the conduct of the parties.
  3. Dowry articles are distinct from dower and are not returnable on khula.