Telangana High Court confirms that a Muslim wife can independently end her marriage through Khula without needing her husband’s approval. Court also clarifies that a Mufti’s certificate is not mandatory to finalize the divorce.
The Madras High Court ruled that Muslim women can claim damages from bigamous husbands, recognizing such actions as domestic violence. It clarified that if a woman disputes triple talaq, the man must seek judicial validation. The court emphasized only state-established courts can adjudicate on divorce matters, rejecting Shariat councils’ authority.
The Gujarat High Court declined to intervene in protests by residents of a housing complex in Vadodara against a Muslim woman’s flat allotment, stating it’s not a public interest matter. The woman, employed by the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Skill Development, faces opposition and discrimination. Residents demand her relocation to another housing scheme to avoid potential “threat and nuisance.”
Born in Kerala in 1927, Justice Fathima M. Beevi’s journey in law began under the encouragement of her father. She achieved a significant milestone early in her career by topping the Bar Council exam in 1950, becoming the first woman to receive a Bar Council gold medal. This achievement was just the beginning of a series of groundbreaking accomplishments in her illustrious career.