In how much time a Khula case ends in Pakistan

Khula is a divorce taken by a female according to Islamic Law. It is a right given to her by Almighty Allah in the Holy Quran.

Generally speaking Khula cases end up within 2 to 6 months in Pakistan. The reason is that there is a provision in section 10(4) of Family Courts Act, 1964 according to which the Judges are bound to try reconciliation between parties at pre-trial stages. These proceedings are called pre-trial reconciliation proceedings. If such proceedings turn successful the case ends up in consent decree.

If pre-trial reconciliation proceedings fail in a Khula case then it results in the decree of Khula in favor of Wife. However, all cases do not end up like this. Some clever lawyers know how to linger on Khula cases. Such cases are rare but they lasts for years at times.. Its about spending and using the means to delay the process..

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Question

My wife filed a suit for khula. I the pre-trial, she said before the judge that she does not want to live with me. Has the khula been granted. I ask this because neither a document was issued to her nor to me and no intimation was given to me even through the union council. Further there there was the issue of the dowry articles, the case was dismissed for non-prosecution. What does this mean? Please clarify:
1. Has the khula been granted or not because the case has been dismissed for non-prosecution?
2. Do I keep the dowry articles and do whatever I intend to do with them?
3. What will be the position if I sell the dowry articles or throw them out and an application for re-opening the case is submitted?
Thank you.

Answer

Suit is dismissed in non-prosecution when plaintiff stop persuing it. Khula has not been granted yet. For more do consult me at legal-experts@live.com Regards,