Read the full judgment text of FCMC 2226/2021 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 20 March 2023 before Her Honour Judge Thelma Kwan.
Matrimonial Causes – Nullity – Lack of Consent – Duress – Forced Marriage – District Court – Decree Nisi – Costs – W petitioned for nullity on ground of duress under MCO s.20(2)(c) alleging physical abuse by father compelled marriage in Pakistan – Court found W credible and fear overbore her will – H absent but aware of proceedings – No injustice to H – Decree Nisi granted – No order as to costs – s. 18 Declaration made.
Legal issues: Nullity on ground of duress · Compliance with time limit · Unjustness to Respondent
Outcome: Decree Nisi of nullity granted; marriage annulled.