16/08/2025
🚨 Breaking Legal News 🚨
Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposing the addition of Section 498D to the Pakistan Penal Code.
If this bill becomes law, it will criminalize the unlawful eviction of wives from their shared residence.
📜 Proposed Punishment:
Imprisonment: 3 to 6 months
Fine: Up to PKR 200,000
Or both imprisonment and fine
⚖ Key Points:
Offence will be bailable
Non-compoundable (cannot be withdrawn through private settlement)
Arrest only with warrant
Status: Proposed – Not yet enacted (awaiting Senate & Presidential approval)
📌 Disclaimer: This post is for awareness only and does not constitute legal advice.