NCW calls for legislation to codify Muslim personal law related to marriage
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has called for legislation to codify Muslim personal law concerning marriage and related issues. The report emphasizes the need for stronger protections for Muslim women, including mandatory marriage registration and the prohibition of child marriage. It also highlights the importance of legal literacy and support systems to empower women in the community.
- ▪The NCW submitted a report recommending comprehensive legislation for Muslim personal law.
- ▪The report includes provisions for maintenance, custody, and inheritance rights for women.
- ▪It advocates for the establishment of gender-sensitive dispute resolution mechanisms.
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The National Commission for Women (NCW) has submitted a report on the rights of Muslim women in India to key central Ministries. The report recommends a comprehensive legislation to codify Muslim personal law related to marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody, and inheritance, strengthening provisions for maintenance during and after marriage, and mandatory registration of marriages.The NCW submitted the ‘Rights of Muslim Women in India’ report following a national-level consultation last year aimed at strengthening legal and social protections.Apart from the suggestions mentioned above, the report also recommended the prohibition of child marriage and regulation of divorce practices, ensuring fairness, due process, and equal access to remedies for women, ensuring financial security, and…
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