# The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939, Section 4: Effect of conversion to another faith

- Act: The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 (Act 8 of 1939)
- In force from: 1939-03-17
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/dissolution-muslim-marriages-act-1939/section/4/

## Text

The renunciation of Islam by a married Muslim woman or her conversion to a faith other than Islam shall not by itself operate to dissolve her marriage : Provided that after such renunciation, or conversion, the woman shall be entitled to obtain a decree for the dissolution of her marriage on any of the grounds mentioned in section 2: Provided further that the provisions of this section shall not apply to a woman converted to Islam from some other faith who re-embraces her former faith.

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