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LHC orders Law Ministry to amend Christian Marriage Act

LHC orders Law Ministry to amend Christian Marriage Act
April 2, 2015
LAHORE (92 News) – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday ordered the Ministry of Law, Justice and Human Rights to amend the Christian Marriage Act 1872. Shiraz Zaka, the petitioner, stated that a Christian cannot divorce his wife except after accusing her of immodesty. He prayed to court to end the condition. The court ordered the Law Ministry to make an amendment to the divorce section of the Christian Marriage Act 1872.