Act 25 of 1986

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986

An Act to protect the rights of Muslim women who have been divorced by, or have obtained divorce from, their husbands and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
  • Enacted 1986-05-19
  • 7 sections
SectionTitle
1 Short title and extent. Read
2 Definitions. Read
3 Mahr or other properties of Muslim woman to be given to her at the time of divorce. Read
4 Order for payment of maintenance. Read
5 Option to be governed by the provisions of sections 125 to 128 of Act 2 of 1974. Read
6 Power to make rules. Read
7 Transitional provisions. Read
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