The High Court has upheld the 1961 Muslim Family Law Ordinance, confirming that a man cannot remarry simply by obtaining his first wife's consent. To enter a second marriage, he must pay a prescribed fee and secure written approval from an arbitration council. The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs and Supreme Court lawyers stated that the ruling maintains the existing legal framework and ensures equal rights for both men and women in family life.

Officials from the Law Ministry clarified that recent media reports claiming men no longer need their first wife's permission for a second marriage were false and amounted to contempt of court. They emphasized that the High Court did not issue any such ruling. Supreme Court lawyers also expressed surprise at the misinformation, noting that the court’s decision reaffirmed the validity of the 1961 ordinance and required its full enforcement.

The ministry warned that misleading media coverage could create public confusion about the judiciary. Legal experts urged journalists to verify facts before publication to prevent misinterpretation of court rulings and avoid undermining public trust in the legal system.