Muslim Family Laws Ordinance of 1961 provides some restricted facilities for women. The husband must give notice of talaq to the wife through proper channel for breakdown of a marriage. Ile must take permission of the wife before a second marriage. Polygamy is curtailed by this Ordinance. This law is available to Muslims only, though polygamy is a concern for other communities also. Any dispute under the Muslim Family Law ordinance, 1961 will be solved by the arbitration council. No man, during the subsistence of an existing marriage, shall, except with the previous permission in writing of the Arbitration Council, contract another marriage, nor shall any such marriage contracted without such permission be registered.

Procedure of making Decision

The decision of the Council shall be given on the basis of the majority opinion of the member but if it is not possible the decision of the chairman shall be final. The procedure of arbitration shall be in camera but if the parties have no objection, it may be open place.