Key Highlights:
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Supreme Court upholds woman’s right to convert and marry by choice
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Protection ordered for couple facing threats from woman’s family
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Chief Justice Yahya Afridi assures safety and constitutional rights
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Case underscores religious freedom and women’s autonomy in Pakistan
KARACHI – 6 August 2025: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered protection for a woman who converted to Islam and married of her own free will, dismissing objections raised by her family. The court allowed the woman to live with her husband and directed law enforcement authorities to ensure her safety.
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The case was heard at the Supreme Court’s Karachi Registry, where Chief Justice Yahya Afridi presided over a petition filed by the woman’s parents, challenging her religious conversion and marriage.
Woman Confirms She Converted and Married by Choice
During the hearing, the woman appeared before the bench and firmly stated that she had embraced Islam and married of her own volition, without any external pressure. “I was 28 years old at the time of marriage and made the decision on my own. I converted to Islam of my own free will and am happy with my husband,” she told the court.
Chief Justice Afridi questioned her regarding her father’s claim that she was coerced into conversion. In response, the woman denied all allegations and said, “My father continues to file cases and threaten me. I have not been forced at any point.”
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After hearing her testimony, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi assured the woman of the court’s support, stating: “No one will threaten you now. The court stands by your decision.”
The court then permitted the woman to go with her husband and issued strict orders to the police to provide full protection to the couple against any threats or harassment.
Case Highlights Religious Freedom and Women’s Rights
The ruling is being viewed as a significant affirmation of individual rights, particularly concerning freedom of religion, free will in marriage, and legal protection for women in Pakistan.
Legal experts say the verdict reinforces the constitutional guarantee that every adult citizen has the right to choose their religion and life partner, and that no family or community pressure can override these rights.
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