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Marriage is a sacred institution that is celebrated with great enthusiasm in many cultures, including Pakistan. However, in recent decades, marriage functions have increasingly become a display of wealth and social status, burdening families especially those from lower-income groups with financial pressures. Recognizing the detrimental effects of this trend, the Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the importance of regulating extravagance in marriage ceremonies through the landmark judgment on the validity of Ordinance No. II of 2000, which prohibits ostentatious displays and wasteful expenditures.