SAJJAD ALI SHAH, CJ.---In the first-named petition impugned judgment is passed by learned Single Judge of Lahore High Court whereby he has dismissed to writ petitions holding that marriage between Muslim couples is void if it has taken place without consent of Wali of bride at the the of Nikah.
2. In the second-named petition a three-member Bench of the Lahore High Court has given split decision of to to one holding that marriage of Muslim couple without consent of Wali of bride is valid.
3. Question involved in both the petitions is common and is of great public importance which requires interpretation.
4. We grant leave to appeal in both these petitions.