If there is any ambiguity or doubt in the marriage contract, this benefit will be given to the wife, Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has said that the bride has complete freedom to express her consent before setting the terms and conditions in the marriage contract. .

According to Express News, a two-member bench consisting of Justice Aminuddin Khan and Justice Athar Minullah has issued a detailed decision of a ten-page case, which was written by Justice Athar Minullah.

The judgment said that it is settled law that if there is any ambiguity in the contract, it is tested by the original intention of the parties, the courts should also consider whether before interpreting the terms and conditions of the marriage contract. The bride had full freedom to express her consent before the terms and conditions were set in the marriage contract?

The decision has said that if there is ambiguity or doubt in the terms and conditions of the marriage contract or any entry or column, then the benefit will be given to the wife. cannot be used against the interest of or against his rights.

The Supreme Court in a written judgment has held that any ambiguity cannot be used against the wife unless it is tested on the principle of balance of probabilities.