Effect of conversion to another faith
Section 4 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 deals with effect of conversion to another faith. 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 Act came into force on 17 Mar 1939.
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.
Section 4, The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 (Act 8 of 1939).
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Questions about Section 4
What does Section 4 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act deal with?
Section 4 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act is headed "Effect of conversion to another faith". 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
How do I find court cases under Section 4 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act 4, section 4 Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, section 4 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 4 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 2 (Grounds for decree for dissolution of marriage), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 4 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act come into force?
Section 4 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, cited as Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act 4, came into force on 17 Mar 1939, having been enacted on 17 Mar 1939. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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