THE MUSLIM WOMEN (PROTECTION OF RIGHTS ON MARRIAGE) ACT, 2019

ACT NO. 20 OF 2019 · Enacted [31st July, 2019.] · 8 sections

PRELIMINARY

Section 1.Short title, extent and commencement.

Section 2.Definitions.

DECLARATION OF TALAQ TO BE VOID AND ILLEGAL

Section 3.Talaq to be void and illegal.

Section 4.Punishment for pronouncing talaq.

PROTECTION OF RIGHTS OF MARRIED MUSLIM WOMEN

Section 5.Subsistence allowance.

Section 6.Custody of minor children.

Section 7.Offence to be cognizable, compoundable, etc.

Section 8.Repeal and savings.