Central Act
The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939
An Act to consolidate and clarify the provisions of Muslim law relating to suits for dissolution of marriage by women married under Muslim law and to remove doubts as to the effect of the renunciation of Islam by a married Muslim woman on her marriage tie.
| Act number | 08 of 1939 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1939-03-17 |
| In force from | 1939-03-17 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Department | Legislative Department |
| Sections | 6 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 come into force?
It came into force on 1939-03-17, having been enacted on 1939-03-17.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department).
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