Crime & Law · India
MP High Court: Fatwa Alone Cannot Grant Divorce
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a Muslim husband cannot seek a declaration of divorce solely based on a 'fatwa'. The court stated that a fatwa, by itself, is insufficient grounds for legally dissolving a marriage. This decision clarifies the legal standing of fatwas in divorce proceedings within the jurisdiction.
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- Centre (2): LiveLaw, The Free Press Journal