(1) This Act may be called the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986.
(2) It extends to the whole of India 1***.
(2) It extends to the whole of India 1***.
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1. The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 31-10- 2019).आगे पढ़ें / Continue reading
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Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Mahr or other properties of Muslim woman to be given to her at the time of divorce.Section 4 · Order for payment of maintenance.Section 5 · Option to be governed by the provisions of sections 125 to 128 of Act 2 of 1974.Section 6 · Power to make rules.Section 7 · Transitional provisions.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 10 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.