In a unique and unprecedented case in Pakistan's family courts history, a man has sued his brother-in-law 24 years after the marriage of his sister, demanding the return of 132 tolas of silver, 18 tolas of gold jewellery, and dowry items worth Rs861,000.
The rare case has been filed in the Rawalpindi's family court, raising several new constitutional and legal questions.
Family Judge Yasir Bilal of Rawalpindi accepted the case for hearing, issued notices to Manzoor Ahmed, and summoned him to appear in court with a reply on July 2. Along with the notices, advertisements calling for court attendance have also been issued.
The case was filed by Mashahid Hussain against his brother-in-law Manzoor Ahmed. The petition states that his sister, Rana Arifa Sabohi, was married to Manzoor on July 29, 2001. The couple has no children. Manzoor's lawyer says they will submit their legal response according to family law on July 2.
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