ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by a man challenging his sister’s entitlement to a share in their family inheritance, reaffirming the legal and religious protections afforded to women in such matters.
A two-judge bench, comprising Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, heard the case and ruled against the petitioner, reinforcing that sisters have an unequivocal right to their share of ancestral property.
During proceedings, Justice Afghan emphasised the vital role women play within families, noting, “Sisters cook meals and clean the house, and brothers take their services, so why should they be denied a rightful share in property.”
Justice Rizvi echoed this sentiment, citing the Holy Quran as the foundational authority guaranteeing inheritance rights for sisters.
He also pointed out that the property distribution documents under dispute lacked the sister’s signature, undermining the petitioner’s claims.
In a separate but related ruling, the bench dismissed a petition filed by former army Subaidar Iqbal challenging his dismissal following a Court Martial verdict.
Justice Afghan questioned Subaidar Iqbal’s lawyer about the specifics of the case against his client. The counsel responded that Iqbal had been dismissed on charges of immoral conduct but noted there was no formal complainant or medical evidence to support the allegations.
Justice Afghan underscored the gravity of the allegation, stating that “immoral activity is a very serious matter,” which justified the military court’s decision.
After hearing arguments, the bench declared the petition non-maintainable and dismissed it.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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