A family court heard that a man said to be in his 20s and suffers from learning disabilities was unable to explain to a psychiatrist about how babies were conceived, has had an extravagant Muslim wedding in Pakistan, costing a whopping £25,000. There were about 500 guests at this lavish wedding party.
The judge, Justice Hayden was informed that at the ceremony, an Imam had questioned the groom, “Do you know why you are here?” The judge was further informed that the marriage had not been consummated.
The Family Division of the High Court in London heard that social services from Luton Council had raised concerns.
Justice Hayden stated that he had “little difficulty” in asserting that the man lacked the “capacity to marry”. He said, “I am convinced that the objective of this marriage was to provide [the man] with care and security for the remainder of his life. [His mother] contemplated marriage as a solution for her son's predicament.”
