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| 2026 SLG 794 2026 SLD 794 = 2026 LHC 1560 |
Lahore High Court
W.P. No.1132 of 2026
Presented By: (MALIK WAQAR HAIDER AWAN) JUDGE
03.03.2026 Mr. Muhammad Asif Mahmood Pirzada, Advocate for petitioner.
W.P. No.1132 of 2026
Presented By: (MALIK WAQAR HAIDER AWAN) JUDGE
03.03.2026 Mr. Muhammad Asif Mahmood Pirzada, Advocate for petitioner.
Nazir Ahmad
VS
Judge Family Court, Khairpur Tamewali etc.
Law: West Pakistan Family Courts Act, 1964
Section: 14(2)(c)
Tagline: Grandfather held liable to pay maintenance to minors where father absconds and minors face hardship.
SUMMARY:Facts & Issue:
- Respondents No.2 and 3 (minors) filed a suit for maintenance against their grandfather (petitioner) and father (respondent No.4).
- Family Court decreed Rs.3,500/- per month per minor against the grandfather; past maintenance was denied.
- Petitioner argued he had no legal obligation, as the father is alive, and earlier maintenance proceedings were already pursued against the father.
Court’s Analysis: