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Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939
Introduction to Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 Islam is a religion that lays immense emphasis on justice, dignity, and compassion, especially within the institution of marriage. While the Quran discourages divorce and views it as a last resort, it does not make marriage a prison from which there is no escape. In fact, the Quran permits separation when coexistence becomes harmful or when love and understanding no longer exist between spouses. Despite this theological clarity, the social and legal condition of Muslim women in pre-independence India reflected a different reality. While the husband could pronounce talaq and end the marriage at will, the woman had no structured or guaranteed legal remedy. The traditional avenues available to women, such as khula , were contingent on the husband’s consent. As a result, many women suffered abandonment, cruelty, or neglect without any possibility of terminating the marital relationship. To address this imbalance, the Indian...