Which of these Indian central enactments addresses an aspect of Muslim personal law? I. The Muslim…
Section 2 of the 1937 Act specifies when Muslim personal law displaces contrary custom in listed matters. Section 2 of the 1939 Act sets out grounds for judicial…
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Which of these Indian central enactments addresses an aspect of Muslim personal law?
I. The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937
II. The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939
III. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Section 2 of the 1937 Act specifies when Muslim personal law displaces contrary custom in listed matters. Section 2 of the 1939 Act sets out grounds for judicial dissolution. Section 3 of the 1986 Act addresses fair provision and maintenance, mahr and property after divorce. Fair provision for the future is to be made within the iddat period.
Option feedback
Option A
The 1986 Act also addresses rights on divorce.
Option B
The 1939 Act also provides grounds for judicial dissolution.
Option C
The 1937 Act also addresses the rule of decision in specified personal-law matters.
Option D
The three Acts address the application of personal law, judicial dissolution and rights on divorce respectively.
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