Section 80
Duty to maintain illegitimate children
of Islamic Family Law Ordinance, 2001
State OrdinanceIn forceProvision 80 of 139
Section 80
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(1)
If a woman neglects or refuses to maintain her illegitimate child who is unable to maintain himself or herself, other than a child born as a result of rape, the Court, upon due proof thereof, may order the woman to make such monthly allowance as the Court thinks reasonable.
(2)
A monthly allowance under this section shall be payable from the date of commencement of the neglect or refusal to maintain or from such later date as may be specified in the order.