Under Muslim Law, after the dissolution of a consummated marriage by divorce, a Muslim woman:
After divorce of a consummated marriage, a Muslim woman must complete iddat before remarrying. Section 2(b) of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986…
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Under Muslim Law, after the dissolution of a consummated marriage by divorce, a Muslim woman:
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After divorce of a consummated marriage, a Muslim woman must complete iddat before remarrying. Section 2(b) of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 defines the period for that Act as three menstrual courses if she menstruates, three lunar months if she does not, or until delivery or termination of pregnancy, whichever is earlier, if she is pregnant at divorce. Under Sunni law, marriage during iddat is irregular (fasid).
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Option A
Incorrect. Where a marriage has been consummated, a divorced Muslim woman cannot immediately marry another man during her period of Iddat.
Option B
Incorrect. Muslim Law permits remarriage by divorced women and widows once the prescribed period of Iddat is completed.
Option C
Correct. Under Section 257 of Mulla's Principles of Mahomedan Law, after divorce (of a consummated marriage), a Muslim woman can lawfully contract another marriage only after the completion of Iddat.
Option D
Incorrect. The rule requires completion of iddat. It does not require prior permission from a Qazi.
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