Dissolution of Marriage:

Section 2: Grounds for Decree of Dissolution of Marriage

Section 2 provides a framework for obtaining a decree of dissolution of marriage based on seven
grounds:

If a husband remains untraceable for four years or his whereabouts are unknown.
If a husband neglects his wife and fails to provide maintenance for two consecutive years.
If a husband contracts another marriage in violation of the Muslim Family Ordinance.
If a husband is sentenced to imprisonment for more than seven years.
If a husband neglects marital obligations for two years.
If the husband is impotent or becomes impotent after marriage.
If a husband is insane or has leprosy for two years.
Additionally, dissolution of marriage can be pursued on the following grounds:

If parents or guardians married a woman before the age of 16, and the marriage remains
unconsummated.
On grounds of cruelty or inhuman behavior by the husband.
On grounds of leading a life with a woman of ill repute or leading an infamous life.
If attempts are made to force the wife into an immoral life.
If the husband dispossesses her from his property or prevents her from using her property.
If the husband obstructs her in performing her religious obligations.
If there is unequal treatment among wives, and the wife who is not treated equally may seek
dissolution of marriage.
Section 5: Right to Dower
Section 5 outlines the wife's entitlement to dower. In cases where dissolution is based on the
grounds mentioned in Section 2, the wife retains her right to dower. The husband is required to
settle the dower amount at the time of the dissolution of marriage if it has not been previously
arranged.