INDIAN MUSLIM WOMEN : can claim alimony from husband after divorce, rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has clarified that divorced Muslim women can indeed claim alimony from their former husbands. Here are the key points:

The recent Supreme Court ruling in India has significant implications for divorced Muslim women seeking alimony. Let's delve into the key points: 1. Applicability of Section 125 CrPC: The court clarified that Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which addresses maintenance, applies to all women, irrespective of their marital status or religion. This means that divorced Muslim women can now claim alimony from their former husbands under this provision. 2. Recognition of Rights, Not Charity: The court emphasized that maintenance is not charity; it is a legal right for married women. The judgment acknowledges the vital role of homemakers and their dependence on their spouses both emotionally and financially. 3. Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act: If a Muslim woman gets divorced while her application under Section 125 CrPC is pending, she can also seek recourse under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019. This Act provides additional protection and remedies for divorced Muslim women. (1) Indian Muslim women can claim alimony from husband after divorce, rules .... https://www.firstpost.com/india/indian-muslim-woman-can-claim-alimony-maintenance-from-husband-after-divorce-under-section-125-crpc-supreme-court-13791402.html. (2) 'Muslim Women Are Entitled To Alimony After Divorce': Supreme Court. https://www.herzindagi.com/society-culture/supreme-court-ruling-muslim-women-alimony-on-divorce-article-291956.