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25/1986 - The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 ▶

Act Number: 25

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

Year: 1986

Enactment Date: 1986-05-19

Long Title: 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: Ministry of Law and Justice

Department: Legislative Department

Section Number	Title	Actions
1	Short title and extent.
2	Definitions.
3	Mahr or other properties of Muslim woman to be given to her at the time of divorce.
4	Order for payment of maintenance.
5	Option to be governed by the provisions of sections 125 to 128 of Act 2 of 1974.
6	Power to make rules.
7	Transitional provisions.