Shah Bano Case
Landmark case ensuring all divorced women can claim maintenance under CrPC 125
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Landmark case ensuring all divorced women can claim maintenance under CrPC 125
Interpreted 1986 Act to guarantee long-term maintenance beyond iddat
Court held talaq valid only if pronounced with reason, proof, and reconciliation attempts
Supreme Court declared instant Triple Talaq unconstitutional
Divorce given in emotional outburst is invalid
Husband punished under criminal law for attempting Triple Talaq after 2019 Act
Created Vishaka Guidelines leading to POSH Act 2013
Regulated acid sale and increased punishments
Led to major reforms under Criminal Law Amendment Act 2013
Landmark case ensuring all divorced women can claim maintenance under CrPC 125
Interpreted 1986 Act to guarantee long-term maintenance beyond iddat
Court held talaq valid only if pronounced with reason, proof, and reconciliation attempts
Supreme Court declared instant Triple Talaq unconstitutional
Divorce given in emotional outburst is invalid
Husband punished under criminal law for attempting Triple Talaq after 2019 Act
Created Vishaka Guidelines leading to POSH Act 2013
Regulated acid sale and increased punishments
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