Research Area:
Management
KeyWord:
Muslim Law, Women, Maintenance, Criminal Procedure Code, Uniform Civil Code
Abstract:
In this research paper, an attempt has been made to analyze the nature and extent of the right to maintenance for Muslim women under various Indian laws. Under common law, the right to claim maintenance refers to the right of any person in a relationship who is unable to support themselves and is dependent on someone to obtain resources for sustenance from that person. However, the nature and breadth of maintenance or nafaqa, especially for Muslim women, varies from regulations