Which case prompted Parliament to enact the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986?
The Act followed the Supreme Court's 1985 judgment in Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum.
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Which case prompted Parliament to enact the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
The Act followed the Supreme Court's 1985 judgment in Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum.
Option feedback
Option A
The judgment identified in the Supreme Court's legislative history is the Shah Bano case.
Option B
The Act followed the Supreme Court's 1985 judgment in Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum.
Option C
Syed Nazamunnisa Begum is not the party named in the 1985 judgment that preceded the Act.
Option D
Fathimunissa Begum is not the party named in the 1985 judgment that preceded the Act.
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