Tag: Muslim Personal Law
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MUSLIM WOMEN MUST GO TO COURTS FOR DIVORCE; NOT SHARIAT COUNCILS, SAYS MADRAS HC
The Madras High Court on Monday ruled that Muslim women must approach only family courts and not “private” bodies like Shariat Councils in order to seek “Khula” (divorce). Khula is a type of divorce under Muslim Personal Law which is initiated by the woman. … Read More
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SEX WITH MINORS AN OFFENCE EVEN AFTER A VALID MARRIAGE, KERALA HIGH COURT REFUSES TO EXCLUDE MUSLIM PERSONAL LAW FROM POCSO ACT
On November 19, Kerala High Court ruled that a marriage between Muslims under personal law cannot be excluded from the Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Justice Bechu Kurain Thomas said if one of the partners in the marriage is a minor, offences… Read More
