What does Mulla's Principles of Mahomedan Law report that the Calcutta High Court held in Marin Bibi's…
Mulla reports that the court held the father disqualified from arranging his daughter's marriage after conversion to Judaism. The historical report concerns his authority as…
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What does Mulla's Principles of Mahomedan Law report that the Calcutta High Court held in Marin Bibi's case (1874) about the father's authority after he converted from Islam to Judaism?
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Mulla reports that the court held the father disqualified from arranging his daughter's marriage after conversion to Judaism. The historical report concerns his authority as marriage guardian.
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Option A
Mulla reports that the court found him disqualified after conversion.
Option B
This is the limited Calcutta holding reported by Mulla.
Option C
The reported holding does not recognize joint authority of this kind.
Option D
The court found disqualification on conversion to Judaism in the reported case.
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