How did the Supreme Court rule in the Shah Bano case?
1) In favor of the woman.
2) In favor of the husband.
3) The case was dismissed.
4) The case was referred to a lower court.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the divorced Muslim woman, Shah Bano, in her claim for maintenance.

Two significant occurrences around 1986 assumed central importance within the BJP's political landscape as it transitioned into a 'Hindutva' party. The first pivotal event was the Shah Bano case of 1985. 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. This governmental action faced opposition from numerous women's organizations, various Muslim groups, and a majority of intellectuals. The BJP vehemently criticized the Congress government's move, labeling it as an unnecessary appeasement of the minority community.