1. Supreme Court – Women’s Autonomy in Khula and Family Law

📌 SC: Khula cannot be granted without the woman’s consent

The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that family courts cannot grant khula (female-initiated dissolution of marriage) without the express consent of the wife, reinforcing autonomy and women’s rights in divorce proceedings. Voicepk.net

📌 Psychological abuse is a valid ground for divorce

In the same landmark decision (authored by Justice Ayesha A. Malik), the SC recognised psychological/emotional abuse as legitimate grounds for dissolution of marriage under family law, equating it with physical cruelty. The Express Tribune+1

📌 Second marriage without consent can justify dissolution

The Supreme Court also held that a husband’s second marriage without the first wife’s consent can be a valid ground for divorce/dissolution, strengthening women’s legal protections within marital disputes. HUM News

💔 2. Divorce and Talaq Cases

📌 Divorce ineffective before mandatory 90-day period

The Supreme Court reaffirmed that a divorce notice (talaq) does not legally take effect before completion of the mandatory 90-day waiting period, and the wife retains the right to withdraw the talaq during this period. SAMAA TV

📌 3. Lahore High Court – Maintenance Rights for Parents

In a first-of-its-kind judgment, the Lahore High Court held that dependent parents (mother/father) can file maintenance suits against their sons in family courts under the Family Courts Act. This expands the scope of family maintenance beyond spouses and children to include elderly or dependent parents. Business Recorder

📌 4. Other Significant Family Law Rulings

Islamabad High Court on underage marriage issues

In a case involving conflicting age records, the IHC allowed a minor to remain with her husband while also calling for stronger legal protections and reform to address child marriage contradictions. Pakistan Today

Supreme Court order on Wedlock Policy

The SC instructed strict enforcement of the Wedlock Policy to protect civil servants’ family life, noting that family considerations must be factored in postings and transfers under constitutional protections. Pakistan Today

🧑‍⚖️ 5. Family Court & High Court Interpretations

Although not a single “judgment,” courts have been directed to emphasise the child’s voice in custody cases, ensuring children’s views are considered under international and constitutional rights (best interests principle). Pakistan Today

📌 Summary — Key Themes in Family Law Judgments

✔ Women’s autonomy strengthened — SC won’t allow khula without consent and accepts psychological abuse as grounds for divorce. Voicepk.net
✔ Protection around divorce procedures — 90-day talaq waiting period upheld. SAMAA TV
✔ Parents’ maintenance rights expanded. Business Recorder
✔ Child-centric custody approaches encouraged. Pakistan Today
✔ Family life protections extended into employment/administration context (Wedlock Policy).