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A woman born into Islam married under Muslim law and later renounces Islam. Under section 4 of the…

Under section 4, a married Muslim woman’s renunciation of Islam or conversion to another faith does not by itself dissolve her marriage. She may seek a decree on a ground in…

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A woman born into Islam married under Muslim law and later renounces Islam. Under section 4 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939, what effect does her renunciation alone have on the marriage?

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Under section 4, a married Muslim woman’s renunciation of Islam or conversion to another faith does not by itself dissolve her marriage. She may seek a decree on a ground in section 2. Section 4 does not apply to a woman who converted to Islam from another faith and re-embraces that former faith.

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Option A

Section 4 provides that renunciation alone does not dissolve the marriage.

Option B

Section 4 leaves the marriage in force on these facts. The woman may seek a decree on a ground in section 2.

Option C

Section 4 creates no automatic dissolution by notice to the husband.

Option D

Section 4 creates no suspension pending a court’s confirmation.

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