Muslim woman entitled to seek maintenance from spouse after divorce, SC rules in landmark decision

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The bench said maintenance is not charity but the right of married women and it is applicable to all married women irrespective of their religion.

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Published on July 10, 2024 -  09:34
Muslim clerics react to Supreme Court's big alimony order for Muslim women | Watch
The Supreme Court ruled Section 125 CrPC applies to all women, including divorced Muslim women. The Apex Court ruled that Muslim women can seek maintenance from husbands upon divorce. A divorced Muslim female can file a petition for maintenance from her husband, said the Supreme Court. Muslim clerics shared mixed views on the Supreme Court’s big alimony order for muslim women. One of the clerics said that SC must review its decision, while others said that this will help women. #MuslimClerics #SupremeCourt #AlimonyOrder #MuslimWomen #Reaction #LegalRuling #Judiciary #IslamicLaw #Women'sRights #India #Justice #FamilyLaw #News #Trending #WatchNow

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