Law:

Section: 199

O R D E R Summary: Both petitioners challenged the appellate judgment dated 18.05.2021 in Family Appeal No.148/2020 arising from Family Suit No.2591/2017. Mst. Nimra sought recovery of dower, dowry articles, and maintenance (including enhancement for minor) claiming the appellate court inadequately addressed her claims. Zamir-ul-Islam sought restoration of the trial court’s findings and return of dowry items. The courts below had held that the prompt dower was already paid, maintenance to the minor was fixed based on father’s financial capacity, and partial relief was granted for certain dowry items based on receipts and credible testimony. The High Court found no jurisdictional error, upheld the appellate court’s reasoning, and dismissed both constitutional petitions. Sections / Articles Used: Article 199 of the Constitution of Pakistan (High Court’s writ jurisdiction over administrative and judicial acts) Principles from family law regarding dower, dowry, and maintenance 2 Two-Word Descriptions: Dower Recovery Dowry Dispute            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…