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 number20 of 2019
Enacted2019-07-31
In force from2018-09-19
MinistryMinistry of Law and Justice
DepartmentLegislative Department
Sections8
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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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