When was the Muslim women (protection of rights on Divorce) act passed that nullified the supreme Court judgement in the Shah Bano Case ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is option (3) - 1986
The Shah Bano Case- In this case, a 62-year-old divorced Muslim woman filed a maintenance claim against her former husband. The Supreme Court ruled in her favor. This judgment was perceived as an intrusion into Muslim Personal Law by orthodox Muslims. Following the demand of certain Muslim leaders, the government introduced the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, which effectively nullified the Supreme Court's verdict.