How many sections did the central Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 contain when it was enacted?
Question and options
How many sections did the central Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 contain when it was enacted?
12 sections
6 sections
15 sections
9 sections
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 6 sections
The central Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 had six sections when it was enacted. Section 5, on dissolution of marriage, was later repealed by the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939.
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