AFFIDAVIT OF FREE WILL OR AFFIDAVIT OF SUI-JURIS (SPECIMEN-DRAFT)

Affidavit of Free Will (Specimen)

Before the Oath Commissioner / Notary Public / Justice of Peace, Karachi

I, Mst. [Bride’s Name] D/o [Father’s Name], Muslim, Adult, holding CNIC No. [42XXX-XXXXXXX-X], resident of [Current Address], Karachi, do hereby state on oath as under:

1. Status: That I am the deponent of this affidavit and am well conversant with the facts stated herein.
2. Age & Mental Health: That I am a “Sui-Juris” (adult) and have attained the age of [e.g., 20] years. I am in full possession of my senses and am capable of understanding my own benefit and loss. (Copy of CNIC/B-Form attached).
3. Free Consent: That I have decided to marry Mr. [Groom’s Name] S/o [Father’s Name], resident of [Address], of my own free will, choice, and consent.
4. No Coercion: That I have not been abducted, kidnapped, or induced by the said Mr. [Groom’s Name] or any other person. I am executing this affidavit without any pressure, duress, or threat from any corner.
5. Family Opposition: That my parents and relatives are against this marriage and may try to involve the police by filing a false FIR of kidnapping (365-B PPC) against my husband or his family.
6. Legal Validity: That I have left my parents’ house in my “three clothes” (voluntarily) and have not taken any jewelry or cash belonging to them.
7. Verification: That this affidavit is being executed to be produced before the Nikah Registrar, the Police Authorities, or any Court of Law to confirm the legality of my marriage.

DEPONENT: __________________________ (Signature & Thumb Impression of the Bride)

Witness 1: _________________ (Name & CNIC) 

Witness 2: _________________ (Name & CNIC)

Important Requirements for 2026

• Stamp Paper: This must be printed on a non-judicial stamp paper of at least PKR 100 (values may vary slightly based on the latest Sindh Revenue updates).
• Attestation: It must be attested by an authorized Oath Commissioner or a Notary Public in Karachi.
• Photograph: In 2026, it is standard practice to paste a recent passport-sized photograph of the bride on the top corner of the affidavit, which is then cross-signed by the attesting officer.

Why this document is vital:

If your family files a kidnapping case at a Karachi police station, your lawyer will present this Affidavit and your NADRA Marriage Certificate to the Investigating Officer (I.O.) or the Magistrate. Under Section 164 CrPC, the Magistrate will record your statement, and this affidavit will serve as the primary evidence to quash the false case.