By placing responsibility solely on sons, the judgment reinforces outdated gender norms while ignoring Pakistan’s wider poverty and social security failures.
By Mohammad Nafees

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Law Without Empathy: When Courts Mistake Moral Duty For Social Justice The Lahore High Court’s ruling on parental maintenance highlights moral duty but ignores economic realities, gender equity, and state responsibility

The Lahore High Court’s ruling on parental maintenance highlights moral duty but overlooks economic hardship and the state’s role in elderly welfare.
By Mohammad Nafees

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