Haq Mahr (Dower) is the sole property of the wife

By following the ordains of Allah Almighty and relying upon the judgments reported in the cases of Haji Ajab Gul and 3 others Vs: Rahim Gul and 28 others (1991 SCMR 2500), Mst. Bakht-e-Rawida Vs: Ghulam Habib and 2 others (PLD 1992 Karachi 46) and Mst. Manzoor Elahi Vs: Muhammad Nawaz (2002 MLD 988),

It can safely be held that the Haq Mahr (Dower) is the sole property of the wife and neither parents nor any other relative has any right whatsoever over it.


Used in Judgement of
Lahore High Court
WP- Family Law
5726-16