R v M

R v M

The marriage ceremony performed in Pakistan between Ahmahdi spouses is valid under Pakistani law, as the ceremony itself creates civil status regardless of registration. Therefore, under English private international law, the marriage must be recognised as valid in this jurisdiction.

Parties
Petitioner: R; Respondent: M
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 May 2011
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Preliminary Issue Within Divorce Proceedings
Outcome
Marriage recognised as valid in English law.
Legal Topics
Recognition of Foreign Marriage, Ahmahdi Marriage Validity, Registration Requirements, Status of Religious Marriages
Family Law Private International Law Recognition of Foreign Marriage Ahmahdi Marriage Validity Registration Requirements Status of Religious Marriages

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Parties

R

Petitioner

M

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce / Preliminary Issue Within Divorce Proceedings

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a marriage ceremony celebrated in Islamabad, Pakistan, between Ahmahdi spouses is valid and recognisable in English law
  2. 2 Whether registration in Pakistan or England is necessary for validity
  3. 3 Effect of religious versus civil status of marriage

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage ceremony performed in Pakistan between Ahmahdi spouses is valid under Pakistani law, as the ceremony itself creates civil status regardless of registration. Therefore, under English private international law, the marriage must be recognised as valid in this jurisdiction.

Court Disposition

Marriage recognised as valid in English law.

Orders

  • The marriage between petitioner and respondent is recognised as valid for all purposes in this jurisdiction.