| Case ID |
168574d3-11c0-4f29-9de8-1b1a91c0d88d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 10933 of 1999 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 14, 2000 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 14, 2000 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the constitutional petition filed by Syed Najmul Hassan, affirming the decision of the Lower Appellate Court which had modified the Family Court's decree regarding maintenance allowances. The court upheld the maintenance of Rs.2,000 for the wife and Rs.1,000 for the minor daughter based on the petitioner's income, which was deemed appropriate considering his financial capacity. The petitioner was directed to maintain the payments as ordered, and the appeal regarding the increase of maintenance allowances was disallowed. The court concluded that no illegality was committed by the Lower Appellate Court in its jurisdiction. |
| Summary |
In the case of Writ Petition No. 10933 of 1999, the Lahore High Court dealt with a constitutional petition concerning maintenance allowances under the West Pakistan Family Courts Act. The petitioner, Syed Najmul Hassan, contested the maintenance fixed by the Family Court and modified by the Lower Appellate Court, which set the amounts at Rs.2,000 for his wife, Mst. Nabeela Tabassum, and Rs.1,000 for their minor daughter. The court found that the maintenance amounts were reasonable given the petitioner's income and financial situation, which was estimated at Rs.6,000 per month. The court dismissed the petition, affirming the appellate court's decision and allowing the maintenance payments to continue as ordered. This case illustrates the importance of financial assessments in family law, particularly regarding the rights of women and children to receive adequate support. Keywords such as 'maintenance allowances', 'family law', 'Lahore High Court', and 'constitutional petition' are critical for understanding the implications of this case. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
DR. MUNIR AHMAD MUGHAL, J
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Saiful Haq Ziay
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| Petitioners |
Syed NAJMUL HASSAN
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| Respondents |
Mst. NABEELA TABASSUM,
Bilqees Begum
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| Citations |
2001 SLD 2300 = 2001 CLC 78
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Family Courts Act (XXXV of 1964),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
5,
199
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