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G R v I M [2015] KEKC 35 (KLR)

[2015] KEKC 35 (KLR) KEKC
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KEKC
Case number
35
Citation
[2015] KEKC 35 (KLR)
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TypeMatrimonial CausePosturePetitioner's undefended causeCoramHon. A. I. Hussein, Kadhi II/RM
Holding

The court grants the Petitioner a decree of restitution of conjugal rights and orders the Respondent to rejoin the company of the Petitioner at her matrimonial home. The court also grants the Petitioner the right to visitation and access of the child.

Facts

The Petitioner and Respondent were married under Islamic law on December 7, 2012. They have a 2-year-old child. The Petitioner claims the Respondent deserted the matrimonial home without his consent and neglected her marital responsibilities.

Issues

  1. Marriage status
  2. Conjugal rights
  3. Child custody and visitation

Reasoning

The court finds that the Respondent has deserted the Petitioner without lawful reason and has failed to perform her marital obligations. The court grants the Petitioner's request for restitution of conjugal rights.

Outcome

In favor of the Petitioner

Orders

  • Order for restitution of conjugal rights
  • Order for the Respondent to rejoin the company of the Petitioner at her matrimonial home
  • Grant of visitation and access to the child

Remedies

  • Restitution of conjugal rights
  • Child custody and visitation

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Moonshee Buzloor Ruheem v. Shamsoonnisa Begum, (1866-67) 11 Moo Ind App 551(PC)
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