Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199

Summary: The constitutional petitions under Article 199 were filed by Mst. Nimra and Zamir-ul-Islam challenging the appellate judgment dated 18.05.2021 in Family Appeal No.148/2020. Mst. Nimra sought recovery of dower, dowry articles, and enhanced maintenance for herself and her minor child. Zamir-ul-Islam challenged the direction to pay Rs.62,600 for dowry items, claiming the list was fabricated and requested restoration of the trial court’s findings. Upon review, the courts found that: Dower had already been paid, and no evidence supported further claim. Maintenance for the minor was correctly assessed based on the father’s financial capacity. The appellate court reasonably allowed partial recovery of dowry items based on receipts and the petitioner’s oath. No jurisdictional error or illegality was found; both petitions were dismissed. Sections Used: Article 199 – High Court constitutional jurisdiction Family Law/Iddat – Rights to maintenance, dower, and dowry Two 2-Word Descriptions: Dowry Dispute Maintenance Claim O R D E R  Both     petitioners    have challenged the judgment dated 18.05.2021 passed by the learned IXth Additional District Judge, East Karachi, through their respective constitutional petitions under Article 199 of the Constitution. Mst. Nimra, in C.P. No. S-442 of 2021, seeks setting aside of the impugned judgment to the extent it declined or inadequately allowed her claim for dower amount, maintenance during the Iddat period, and dowry articles as per the submitted list, and further prays for enhancement of minor’s maintenance from Rs.7,000/- to Rs.20,000/- per month in view of prevailing inflation, along with grant of Rs.10,000/- per month as maintenance during Iddat from the date of institution of the family suit.   Learned counsel for the petitioner, Mst. Nimra, submits that the petitioner, being the ex-wife of respondent No.2, has impugned the judgment dated 18.05.2021 passed by the learned IXth Additional District Judge, East Karachi, in Family Appeal No.148/2020, whereby an amount of Rs.62,600/- was awarded on account of dowry articles instead…