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What rights do women have regarding divorce and maintenance under Indian law?
What rights do women have regarding divorce and maintenance under Indian law?
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The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, govern divorce and maintenance rights for Hindu and Muslim women, respectively. These laws provide women with the right to seek divorce and claim maintenance in case of marital breakdown.