Supreme Court seeks responses from Centre and UP over failure to frame rules under Shariat Act, raising concerns on Muslim personal law application.
Read Full ArticleThe Kerala High Court ruled that a Muslim husband cannot avoid maintaining his first wife by citing a second marriage or support provided by their adult son.
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Madhya Pradesh HC reopens Nawab of Bhopal estate case, sets aside 2000 order; Saif Ali Khan named as potential heir in royal property dispute.
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