This is a landmark case in the struggle for Muslim women’s rights. The SC affirmed a Muslim woman's claim to alimony and declared that everyone, regardless of religion, is subject to the 1973 Code of Criminal Procedure. This sparked a political debate, and the ruling was overturned by the government of the day by passing the Muslim Women (Protection on Divorce Act), 1986, which stipulates that alimony must only be paid during the iddat period (in tune with the Muslim personal law).
What is one of the key features of the Supreme Court ruling on the PMLA regarding the arrest powers of the Enforcement Directorate?
Veer Bal Diwas was observed for the first time on?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised investment norms for commercial banks, making it more rigid as it created a new category namely – fair val...
What is the estimated growth rate of India's real GDP for the fiscal year 2023-24, as per the first advance estimates released by the National Statistic...
"Thiruonam" is celebrated as the 10th and most auspicious day of which cultural festival in the state of Kerala?
Recently which of the following institution has started accepting electronic bank guarantees and digitalised all its existing bank guarantees?
Consider the following statements:
I. The Union Cabinet has approved the extension for the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY-Phas...
Which state became the last state to implement the one nation one ration card (ONORC) scheme?
Who was honored with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award for their contributions to the nation?
The Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi visited which state to unveil Shri Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi and the statue in_____?
