Shah Bano Begum v. Mohammad Ahmed Khan
Family LawShort summary
The Supreme Court held that a Muslim woman divorced by her husband is entitled to claim maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC, which applies to all citizens regardless of religion. The Court held that the maintenance obligation under Section 125 overrides the provisions of personal law where they are inconsistent. Justice Chandrachud observed that a unif...
The Supreme Court held that a Muslim woman divorced by her husband is entitled to claim maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC, which applies to all citizens regardless of religion. The Court held that the maintenance obligation under Section 125 overrides the provisions of personal law where they are inconsistent. Justice Chandrachud observed that a uniform civil code ought to be enacted. The judgment triggered nationwide debate and led to the enactment of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986.
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