The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act

Short title and extent

Grounds for decree for dissolution of marriag

Notice to be served on heirs of the husband when the husband’s whereabouts are not known

Effect of conversion to another faith

Rights to dower not to be affected

Repealed

All sections

The renunciation of Islam by a married Muslim
woman or her conversion to a faith other than Islam shall not by itself operate to dissolve her marriage :

Provided that after such renunciation, or conversion, the woman shall be entitled to obtain a decree for the dissolution of her marriage on any of the grounds mentioned in section 2:

Provided further that the provisions of this section shall not apply to a woman converted to Islam
from some other faith who re-embraces her former faith.


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# 4 Effect of conversion to another faith