"Shahbano"

The relationship of state or secular law to personal or religious law has always been a vexed one in India. The victory of Shahbano in the Supreme Court ruling over her husband for monthly maintenance is discussed.

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Published in:Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society 1989-04, Vol.14 (3), p.558-582
Main Authors: Pathak, Zakia, Rajan, Rajeswari Sunder
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alimony & palimony
Court decisions
Divorce
Divorce law
Feminism
Gender equality
Hindus
India
Islam
Islamic law
Law
Muslims
Political discourse
Religion
Religious laws
Subjectivity
Womens rights
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Summary:The relationship of state or secular law to personal or religious law has always been a vexed one in India. The victory of Shahbano in the Supreme Court ruling over her husband for monthly maintenance is discussed.
ISSN:0097-9740
1545-6943
DOI:10.1086/494524