SC says: Divorced Muslim women can claim all wedding gifts
The Supreme Court recently ruled that a divorced Muslim woman can reclaim the money and gold given during her marriage, overturning a previous Calcutta High Court decision.
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On divorce, Muslim man must return bride parents’ gifts: SC
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Mumbai News: Over 300 Activists Petition For Legal Ban On Muslim Polygamy, Citing Women’s Rights Violations
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Muslim Women in Europe
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Muslim women can reclaim wedding gifts, property post divorce: SC
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Divorced Muslim woman has right to return of dower, dowry, says SC
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Divorced Muslim Woman Can Recover Dower And Dowry: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court says marital gifts belong to the woman and highlights equality and dignity in its reading of the 1986 Act.
85% Of Muslim Women In Polygamous Marriages Want Practice Abolished: BMMA Survey
The survey which spoke to around 2500 women from low-income families, found that polygamous marriages affected the mental and physical health of all the women and children involved, with nearly 36% of first wives and 22% of second wives reporting stress and anxiety.
SC slams patriarchal norms, says even groom’s gifts belong to Muslim women after divorce
Citing “inherent patriarchal discrimination,” SC rules even gifts to the groom belong to the woman post-divorce.
SC strengthens financial autonomy of divorced Muslim women. They can recover wedding gifts from husband
After 14-year legal ordeal, divorced Muslim woman granted money & gold which were given to couple at time of their wedding.
Supreme Court's landmark verdict for Muslim women: All wedding gifts must be returned after divorce - including those given to groom
In a significant judgment addressing patriarchal practices in Muslim personal law, the Supreme Court ruled that gifts given ...
Divorced Muslim woman entitled to recover gifts given to husband at marriage: Supreme Court
After several rounds of litigation before the lower courts, the matter reached the Calcutta High Court, which ruled against the Muslim woman.