Supreme Court Affirms Alimony Rights for Divorced Muslim Women
Ruling extends maintenance rights under Criminal Procedure Code to all women, emphasizing gender equality and financial security.
- Muslim women can seek alimony under Section 125 of the CrPC, regardless of personal religious laws.
- The judgment reinforces that maintenance is a fundamental right, not charity.
- The decision follows a petition challenging a family court's maintenance order for a divorced Muslim woman.
- The court highlighted the essential role and sacrifices of homemakers in the family.
- This ruling builds on the 1985 Shah Bano case, further solidifying maintenance rights across religions.
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