Court Marriage Karachi East – 50% Ramazan Offer, Fees & Process (2026)
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Court marriage in Karachi East provides legally valid Muslim Nikah solemnization and documentation for consenting adults under Pakistani family law. Marking 40 years of professional legal service in Pakistan, Qanoon House Head Office is extending a 50% Ramazan concession on court marriage documentation and Nikah coordination throughout the holy month.
Karachi East Court Marriage Office — Qanoon House Head Office
Qanoon House Head Office & Chairman’s Chamber:
T-219 Supreme Corner, Johar Chowrangi
Block 18, Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi East, Sindh, Pakistan
WhatsApp & Phone: +92 331 66 44 789
Email: karachi-head-office@courtmarriagekarachi.pk
Ramazan Office Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Daily)
Ramazan Concession — 40 Years of Qanoon Legal Service
Celebrating four decades of continuous legal practice and marriage documentation services in Pakistan, Qanoon House is offering a 50% Ramazan concession on court marriage coordination and Nikah documentation during the blessed month of Ramazan.
This concession is intended to support adults seeking lawful, simple, and properly documented Nikah services without financial strain while maintaining full legal compliance and registrar procedures.
Court Marriage in Karachi East — Key Legal Facts
Court marriage in Karachi East refers to a Muslim Nikah solemnized and recorded in accordance with Pakistani family law requirements.
Such marriages are never conducted by any court of law in Pakistan, nor before a Judicial Magistrate or Judge.
The Nikah ceremony is performed by a licensed Nikah Registrar or Nikah Khawan authorized under local registration laws.
The Nikah Nama serves as the principal marriage contract.
Following solemnization, the marriage is entered into the records of the relevant Union Council.
Upon registration, spouses may obtain a Computerized Marriage Registration Certificate (MRC).
Eligibility for Court Marriage
Minimum legal marriage age: 18 years for both male and female in Pakistan (Islamabad ICT, Punjab, and Sindh).
Both individuals must provide free and voluntary consent.
The parties must possess sound mental capacity.
The marriage must not fall within prohibited degrees under Muslim personal law.
Where a prior marriage existed, divorce or death evidence of the former spouse is required.
Documents Required
Original CNIC or passport of bride and groom.
Six passport-size photographs of each party.
Affidavit confirming unmarried status and free consent.
Divorce decree or death certificate, if applicable.
CNIC copies of two adult Muslim witnesses.
Legal Procedure
Verification of identity documents and consent affidavits.
Nikah solemnization by licensed Nikah Registrar.
Execution and sealing of Nikah Nama.
Recording of marriage with Union Council.
Issuance of Marriage Registration Certificate upon application.
Legal Nature of Court Marriage
Court marriage in Karachi East constitutes a valid Muslim Nikah recognized under Pakistani law.
It operates within the framework of:
Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961
Child Marriage Restraint laws of Pakistan
Union Council registration regulations
The resulting marital status is legally identical to a traditional Nikah.
Witness Requirement
For Sunni marriages:
Two adult Muslim male witnesses
or
One male and two female witnesses
Witnesses may be relatives and must be adult and sane.
Registration and Certificates
The Nikah Nama is the foundational marriage contract.
Union Councils maintain official Nikah records.
Computerized Marriage Registration Certificates are issued upon request.
NADRA verifies marital data through CRMS; it does not issue Nikah contracts.
Court Marriage Fees — Typical Components
Nikah Khawan service honorarium.
Registrar or registration charges.
Stamp paper and affidavit preparation.
Documentation drafting.
Optional legal assistance services.
Role of Court Marriage Lawyer
Confirms eligibility and document validity.
Prepares affidavits and Nikah documentation.
Coordinates licensed Nikah Registrar.
Ensures lawful registration compliance.
Facilitates MRC and NADRA record inclusion.
Legal Effects of Court Marriage
Creates legally recognized marital status.
Establishes inheritance and maintenance rights.
Allows spouse entry into NADRA family tree.
Accepted for immigration and official documentation.
Required basis for divorce or family court actions.
Situations Where Court Marriage is Used
Adult consent marriages.
Inter-city marriages.
Privacy-sensitive unions.
Overseas Pakistani marriages.
Second marriages with legal disclosure.
Court Marriage — Common Misconceptions
Not a secular civil marriage in Muslim cases.
Never conducted by courts or magistrates.
Not outside Muslim personal law.
Not automatically registered with NADRA.
Not legally different from traditional Nikah.
Geographic Scope
Court marriage procedures are uniform across Pakistan.
Karachi East marriages are registered with local Union Councils.
Such marriages are valid nationwide and internationally.
Professional Integrity — Qanoon Group
Nikah solemnization is conducted exclusively by licensed registrars/Nikah Khawan.
All documentation complies with statutory requirements.
Registrations are completed through competent Union Councils.
Consent verification and legality checks are mandatory.
Records are suitable for judicial and governmental use.
FAQ — Court Marriage Karachi East
What is the legal marriage age in Karachi East?
Minimum legal marriage age: 18 years for both male and female in Pakistan (Islamabad ICT, Punjab, and Sindh).
Is court marriage performed by a judge?
No. Court marriage in Pakistan is never conducted by a judge or magistrate. It is solemnized by a licensed Nikah Registrar.
Is Nikah Nama issued the same day?
Yes. The Nikah Nama is executed immediately after solemnization.
Is NADRA certificate issued on the same day?
No. The computerized certificate is issued after Union Council registration.
Can people from other districts marry in Karachi East?
Yes. Adults may solemnize Nikah in any district of Karachi.