Asked in a 1961 paper

As per section 10, of the Muslim Family laws Ordinance, 1961 where no mode of payment of dower is prescribed in Nikah-nama or marriage contract the entire amount of dower shall be presumed to be ?

Correct answer: B. Payable on demand

  • A. Paid
  • B. Payable on demand
  • C. Do not paid
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Section 10 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 treats the entire dower as payable on demand when the nikah-nama does not specify how it is to be paid. This rule protects the wife from an unspecified or deferred payment arrangement.

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