Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 alongwith Rules, 1986 see Muslim Laws

This edition of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 with the Rules, 1986 is a concise, practitioner-oriented resource that sets out the legal protections and remedies available to divorced Muslim women in India. The Act addresses maintenance during iddat and beyond, custody and residence rights, and provides mechanisms for enforcement through magistrates’ courts. This volume reproduces the full statutory text and rules, supplemented with explanatory marginal notes, cross-references to related Muslim personal law enactments (see Muslim Laws compilation), and a practical index to expedite legal research. The book clarifies procedural steps for filing maintenance claims, timelines for applications, judicial powers to order interim and permanent maintenance, and liability of the husband or relatives where applicable. It also highlights interaction points with other family law provisions and recent judicial interpretations relevant to enforcement. Designed for lawyers, judicial officers, women’s rights organizations, and students, the edition balances bare-act fidelity with usability — making a sensitive and important area of personal law straightforward to navigate for both litigation and advisory work.