Muslim Law
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Muslim law, the concept of Muslim Law is based upon the edifice of Shariat, Muslim Law as traditionally interpreted and applied in India permits more than one marriage during the subsistence of one and another though capacity to do justice between co-wives in law is condition precedent. Even under the Muslim Law plurality of marriages is not unconditionally conferred upon the husband, Lily Thomas v. Union of India, 2000 SC 1650 (1666).
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