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Pakistani law, explained by the advocates who practise it.
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How pre-arrest and post-arrest bail works in Pakistan
Under sections 497 and 498 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, bail provides release from detention or protection from unlawful arrest. Pre-arrest bail is moved before the Sessions Court or High Court to shield against malafide arrest, while post-arrest bail is sought after detention. The court examines the FIR, police file, and evidence before granting relief subject to solvent surety bonds.
Read the guide → Family LawHow to file khula in Pakistan, step by step
To file khula in Pakistan, the wife files a suit for dissolution of marriage in the Family Court where she ordinarily resides, with her nikahnama and CNIC. The court summons the husband and attempts reconciliation; if that fails, it decrees khula. The Union Council then issues an effectiveness certificate after 90 days.
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