Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199

Law: Family Courts Act, 1964

Section: 17,14

Summary

The petitioner challenged the judgments and decrees of the Family Court and the Appellate Court regarding maintenance and related reliefs. The Family Court had decreed that the petitioner pay maintenance for the minor at Rs. 20,000 per month (with a 10% annual increment), iddat maintenance for the wife, and medical expenses. The Appellate Court upheld this decision. The petitioner argued that the amount was excessive and beyond his means, and that the courts did not consider his financial position.

The High Court dismissed the constitutional petition, holding:

Both the Family Court and Appellate Court had thoroughly examined the evidence and reached well-reasoned, concurrent findings.