Ambreen Akram

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Ambreen Akram is a Pakistani woman known for her landmark legal case that challenged traditional interpretations of marital rights under Islamic law. In September 2025, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled in her favor, asserting that a woman's entitlement to maintenance is not dependent on the consummation of marriage or the husband's discretion. This ruling arose from her marriage to Asadullah Khan in 2012, during which she faced delays in the 'Rukhsati' process and was subsequently denied maintenance by lower courts due to non-consummation. The Supreme Court emphasized her right to financial support as a binding legal duty, highlighting issues of gender equality and women's rights within the context of Islamic family law.