Second Marriage Without Permission? Legal Rights of First Wife

Second marriage without the first wife's permission is heavily regulated under Section 6 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance (MFLO), 1961. In this video, we break down the strict 2015 Punjab Amendments, criminal penalties for husbands, bigamy laws under PPC 494, and how the Punjab Protection of Women Against Violence Act (PPWVA) protects aggrieved first wives from eviction. If you or someone you know needs immediate legal protection or emergency housing assistance in Punjab, please use the verified resources listed below. Introduction to Polygamy Laws in Pakistan MFLO Section 6 & The 2015 Punjab Amendment Criminal Penalties: Prison Time & 500,000 PKR Fine How to File a Complaint in Punjab Family Courts Section 494 PPC (Bigamy) & Sections 417/420 (Nikkah Nama Forgery) Punjab Protection of Women Against Violence Act (PPWVA) Explained Residence Orders & Protection from Eviction Emergency Helplines & Legal Aid Directory 📞 EMERGENCY HELPLINES & LEGAL AID (PUNJAB): • PPWVA Central Helpline (24/7): Call 1737 (Toll-Free for emergency response & legal aid) • Punjab Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) Helpline: 1043 (24/7 Crisis Line) • PCSW Head Office: 88-Shadman II, Lahore, Punjab | Landline: +92 42 99268431-3 • Punjab Police Emergency: 15 • IGP Punjab dedicated Grievance Helpline: 8787 (For police station escalation) • Lahore Police Central Complaints Line: +92 42 99212609 Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to spread awareness about women's legal rights in Pakistan. Leave your questions in the comments below. #WomensRightsPakistan #FamilyLaw #PunjabLaws #MFLO1961 #SecondMarriageLaw #LegalAwareness #PakistanLaw #1737Helpline