The MUSLIM WOMEN (PROTECTION OF RIGHTS ON MARRIAGE) ACT, 2019

PRELIMINARY

Section 1 — Short title, extent and commencement.

(1) This Act may be called the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019.

(2) It shall extend to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir*.

(3) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 19th day of September, 2018.

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  1. 1.Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2.Definitions.
  3. 3.Talaq to be void and illegal.
  4. 4.Punishment for pronouncing talaq.
  5. 5.Subsistence allowance.
  6. 6.Custody of minor children.
  7. 7.Offence to be cognizable, compoundable, etc.
  8. 8.Repeal and savings.