The Lahore High Court appointed Ch. Imran Hassan Ali, ASC, and Agha Muhammad Ali, ASC and former judge Lahore High Court, as amici curiae to assist the court regarding the liability of an uncle to pay maintenance to his niece. The case involved interpretation and application of various principles of Islamic jurisprudence as well as the family law in Pakistan.
Final hearing of the case took place on 22-04-2024. In its judgment, the Court appreciated the amici curiae in the following words: “Before parting, I deem it apt to appreciate the assistance rendered by the amici curiae, which enabled this Court to reach this conclusion.”
It is a tremendous honour for Imran. All praise is for Allah alone!
The judgment has been reported at 2024 LHC 2111. It can be downloaded from the Lahore High Court website by clicking here.