Rousanara Begum vs S.K. Salahuddin, 2025 INSC 1375- Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act

Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 — The scope and object of 1986 Act is concerned with securing the dignity and financial protection of a Muslim women post her divorce which aligns with the rights of a women under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The construction of this Act, therefore, must keep at the forefront equality, dignity and autonomy and must be done in the light of lived experiences of women where particularly in smaller towns and rural areas, inherent patriarchal discrimination is still the order of the day. (Para 9)

Constitution of India -The Constitution of India prescribes an aspiration for all, i.e. equality which is, obviously, yet to be achieved. Courts, in doing their bit to this end must ground their reasoning in social justice adjudication. (Para 9)