What Was Shah Bano Case | Maintenance For Divorced Muslim Women https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3po8_uBKRU
10 Jul 2024 #ShahBanoCase #MuslimWomenRights #MaintenanceForDivorcedWomen
In the backdrop of the Supreme Court verdict on maintenance for divorced Muslim women, we take a look at the Shah Bano case that laid the ground for Muslim women’s fight for equal rights in matters of marriage and divorce in regular courts. The Indian Express’ Charulata Biswas explains.
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Even for people who wholeheartedly welcome the verdict, a reservation loomed large at the back of their minds.
“The Supreme Court should not interfere in religious matters, whichever community it is. Muslims follow very balanced laws. You are (SC) making things difficult. Men might choose to abandon her instead of divorce her,” said Asma Zehra Tayeba, a member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board.