A citizen has approached the Federal Shariat Court to challenge the recently passed Child Marriage Restraint Act 2025, which bans the marriage of girls below 18 years of age. The petition, filed by Shehzada Adnan through his lawyer Advocate Mudasar Chaudhry, argues that the law contradicts Islamic teachings and violates constitutional protections for Shariah-compliant laws.
The petitioner claims that the legislation, which imposes rigorous imprisonment for underage marriages, goes against Quranic injunctions and Prophetic traditions (Hadith). The plea cites Islamic texts to assert that Islam does not prescribe a fixed minimum age for marriage, making the law incompatible with religious principles.
Adnan has urged the court to strike down the law for being “against Shariah” and has sought an immediate stay on legal actions under this legislation until a final ruling is issued. The case could reignite debates between child rights activists and religious conservatives over balancing Islamic jurisprudence and modern child protection laws.