Sahara Sultana

Divorce legally dissolves a marriage, but it does not dissolve a woman’s rights. In India, women’s rights after divorce are governed by personal laws based on religion, along with secular statutes that apply uniformly across communities. These laws aim to protect women from financial insecurity, social vulnerability and economic deprivation after the breakdown of marriage. A common misconception is that divorce automatically entitles a woman to half of her husband’s property. Indian law does...

Divorce can be emotionally and legally complex. In India, the rights of women post-divorce vary significantly depending on the personal laws governing their religion, such as the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Muslim Personal Law; Indian Divorce Act, 1869 and the Special Marriage Act, 1954. The law ensures that women are entitled to certain rights and protections after divorce, including maintenance, custody of children, residence, and return of property, though the extent and nature of these...

Divorce can be a deeply challenging phase for Muslim women in India. However, the law provides several rights and protections to...