Concept and Objective: The Indian Divorce Act, 1869 governs the law relating to divorce among Christians in India. It was enacted to provide a uniform […]
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Definition of “Gift (Hiba)”
Concept and Meaning: Under Muslim Law, a Gift or Hiba is the immediate and unconditional transfer of ownership of property from one person (the donor) […]
Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939
Overview and Objective The Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939 was enacted to consolidate and clarify the rights of Muslim women to obtain a divorce […]
Dower and its Classification
Meaning and Concept: Dower, also known as Mahr, is a sum of money or property which the husband is obliged to pay to his wife […]
Sharers
Sharers – Meaning and Concept In Muslim law, sharers are those relatives who are entitled to a fixed share (Mirs) of a deceased Muslim’s estate […]
Mutawaili
Mutawalli – Meaning and Concept A Mutawalli is the person appointed to manage and administer Waqf property, which is a religious or charitable endowment under […]
Indian Succession Act, 1925
Indian Succession Act, 1925 – Meaning and Concept The Indian Succession Act, 1925 is a comprehensive legislation that governs the distribution of property and succession […]
Void and Irregular Marriage
Void and Irregular Marriage – Meaning and Concept Under Muslim law, marriages are classified into valid, void, and irregular based on compliance with Islamic legal […]
Waqf Tribunal
Waqf Tribunal – Meaning and Concept A Waqf Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body established to adjudicate disputes relating to Waqf properties and the management of […]
Mutavalli
Mutawalli – Meaning and Concept A Mutawalli is a person appointed to manage and administer a Waqf (religious endowment) property under Muslim law. The term […]