Central Act
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
An Act to protect the rights of married Muslim women and to prohibit divorce by pronouncing talaq by their husbands and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 20 of 2019 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2019-07-31 |
| In force from | 2018-09-19 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Department | Legislative Department |
| Sections | 8 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 come into force?
It came into force on 2018-09-19, having been enacted on 2019-07-31.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department).
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