Facts of the Case A Sunni Muslim male dies intestate, leaving behind the following legal heirs: his mother, two wives, one son, and one daughter. […]
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‘A’ Mohammedan had two sons B & C. B dies during A’s life time leaving several children. When ‘A’ dies the children of ‘B’ and ‘C’ claim succession to ‘A’s property – Advise ‘C’.
Facts of the Case A, a Muslim male, had two sons, B and C. During A’s lifetime, B dies leaving several children. Upon the death […]
A Muslim male dies leaving behind his two wives, a mother and three daughters. Divide his property among the sharers.
Facts of the Case A Muslim male dies leaving behind two wives, his mother, and three daughters. There are no sons or other male residuary […]
A Mahomedan minor daughter, living separately with her divorced mother, claims maintenance from her father. Is the claim valid
Facts of the Case A Mahomedan minor girl is living separately with her divorced mother following the dissolution of her parents’ marriage. The girl, through […]
A Mohamedan marries a minor girl who has not yet attained puberty. He sues to recover custody of the minor from her mother. Decide.
Facts of the Case A Mohamedan man enters into a marriage with a minor girl who has not attained puberty. After the marriage, he sues […]
A Sunni Muslim dies leaving behind two wives, mother and three daughters. Distribute the estate
Facts of the Case A Sunni Muslim male passes away leaving behind two wives, his mother, and three daughters as legal heirs. There are no […]
A, a Muslim woman is not married to B, a muslim man. A conceives a child from B. When the child is born, B acknowledges the child as his child. Is the child legitimate?
Facts of the Case A, a Muslim woman, and B, a Muslim man, were not married under Islamic law. However, during their relationship, A conceived […]
A Shia woman marries a Christian male under Islamic Law. Is the marriage valid? Will it make any difference if she is a Sunni woman?
1. Facts of the Case A Muslim woman belonging to the Shia sect enters into a marriage with a Christian man under Islamic Law (Nikah). […]
What are the salient features of the Special Marriage Act, 1954?
A Modern Law for Secular Marriages in India The Special Marriage Act, 1954 (SMA) stands as one of India’s most progressive pieces of legislation, symbolizing […]
Define “Guardian”. What are the kinds of Guardians? When a Guardian can be removed?
Understanding Guardianship in Muslim Law In Muslim Law, the concept of a guardian (Arabic: Wali) is of profound importance as it ensures the protection of […]