Islamabad: Pakistan’s Supreme Court has reaffirmed the inheritance rights of women, issuing a landmark judgment that strengthens legal protections for female heirs. The ruling emphasizes that women are entitled to their full share of inheritance under existing laws, countering attempts to restrict their rights.
The court noted that inheritance discrimination violates both Islamic law and the Constitution of Pakistan, calling for strict enforcement to ensure women receive their rightful property. Lawyers and women’s rights activists welcomed the decision, describing it as a major step toward gender equality.
Experts said the ruling could have widespread implications, particularly in rural areas where women often face societal and familial pressure to forgo their legal inheritance. The Supreme Court directed authorities to monitor compliance and provide mechanisms for women to claim their shares.
Civil society organizations hailed the verdict as a milestone in protecting women’s economic rights and empowering them to participate more fully in society.
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