Permission of Second Marriage

  Understanding Section 6 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 The    Permission of Second Marriage in Pakistan   Muslim Family Laws Ordinance (MFLO), 1961 is a landmark piece of legislation in Pakistan that governs matters related to Muslim marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, and family structures. One of the most critical and frequently debated provisions of this ordinance is Section 6 , which addresses restrictions on polygamy , i.e., a man marrying more than one wife while his previous marriage remains subsisting. Section 6 was introduced to regulate polygamous marriages in Pakistan by ensuring that they are not entered into arbitrarily or without due process. It aims to protect the rights of the first wife and provide legal safeguards against unjust treatment of women in polygamous arrangements. 📜 Text of Section 6 of the MFLO, 1961 Section 6 – Polygamy (1) No man, during the subsistence of an existing marriage, shall, except with the p...

  Court Permission for Second Marriage in Pakistan In   Permission of Second Marriage in Pakistan  is governed primarily by Islamic law and codified under statutes such as the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 . While Islam allows a man to have up to four wives at a time under specific conditions, Pakistani law places legal checks on this right to prevent misuse and to protect the rights of existing spouses. One of the most important legal requirements in this context is obtaining court or Union Council permission for contracting a second marriage . Failure to follow this procedure can result in penalties and even imprisonment. This article explains the legal process, requirements, and consequences of obtaining (or not obtaining) court permission for a second marriage in Pakistan. Legal Basis: Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 , particularly Section 6 , governs the law regarding polygamy. It stipulates that a man must obtain p...

  Permission of Second Marriage in Pakistan   , is a legal and social contract that holds significant importance in societies around the world. In countries where Islamic law plays a central role in personal and family matters, such as Pakistan, marriage is not only a religious union but also a regulated legal contract. A key question that often arises in the context of polygamous marriages (where a man seeks to marry a second wife) is whether verbal consent of the first wife is sufficient for the legality of the second marriage. This essay explores the legal, religious, and social dimensions of this issue, particularly in the Pakistani context, to assess whether verbal consent is enough for a second marriage. Legal Perspective in Pakistan Under Pakistani law, particularly the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 , a man is permitted to contract a second marriage only under specific conditions. Section 6 of this ordinance stipulates that a man must obtain written permission f...