The curious case of Dua Zehra vs her father Mehdi Kazmi has jolted the nation with its twists and turns. Since the day Dua disappeared from her home in April to her resurfacing as a married lady to 21 12 months previous Zaheer Ahmed and the authorized battle between Dua and her dad and mom, issues have been unusual and curious.
Sindh High Court has beforehand admitted Dua’s marriage to be authorized and permitted her to go stay together with her husband. A medical examination was performed on the behest of Sindh High Court’s orders to find out Dua’s age which turned out to be 17 years previous. Her age in line with official documentation is nonetheless, 14 years previous. Dua’s father had approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan to get his daughter again.
Supreme Court bench consisting of three members at present reserved the decision earlier than they gave remarks that nobody however a woman can problem a wedding within the court docket of regulation. Not even her father has the fitting to do it. They requested Mehdi Kazmi what he needed. He replied that he desires Sindh High Court verdict overturned and his daughter again residing with him.
Just earlier than the decision might be introduced, Mehdi Kazmi’s lawyer withdrew their petition. The Supreme Court has nonetheless, stated that this case doesn’t fall of their ambit and the medical board which decided Dua’s age ought to be challenged in Sindh High Court. The case was wrapped up and Dua is allowed to stay together with her dad and mom or husband and he or she has been given the selection.
Listen to closing verdict by Supreme Court:
Public opinion is once more divided after the decision:
Jibran Nasir has additionally shared the long run course that might be taken by Dua’s father:
He talked to the media additionally explaining the entire state of affairs:
