Section 1

Short title and extent.

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

  • Act 25 of 1986
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

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.

All sections
    (1) This Act may be called the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986.
     (2) It extends to the whole of India 1***.

Notes

1. The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 31-10- 2019).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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