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Dowry
the said parties, but does not include dower or mahr in the case of persons to whom the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) applies. [Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (28 of 1961), s. 2] The word 'dowry' in, s.
Mahr (dower)
respect is made, the whole dower (mahr) is presumed to be prompt and due on demand. In Tyabji's MUSLIM LAW (4th Edn.) it is stated: Mehar is 'an essential incident to the status of marriage'. Regarded as
Within
Within, the expression 'within' should be read as 'during' or 'for' and this cannot be done because words cannot be construed contrary to their meaning as the word 'within' would mean 'on or before', 'not beyond'...
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Therein
infer that its provisions empower only those who are interested in the wakfs, to institute suits, Board of Muslim Wakfs v. Radha Kishan, AIR 1979 SC 289: (1979) 2 SCC 468: (1979) 2 SCR 148.
Sapinda
is peculiar to traditional Hindu Law and it would be altogether inapposite in the context of citizens of Muslim or Christian faith, Jagat Singh v. Karan Singh, AIR 1987 SC 1279 (1280): (1981) 2 SCC 349. [Tehri
Piligrim
Piligrim, means a Muslim proceeding to, or return-ing from Haj. [Haj Committee Act, 2002 (35 of 2002), s. 2(f)]
Person interested in Wakf
institution under the wakf; (ii) the wakf and any descendant of the wakf and the mutawalli, Board of Muslim Wakfs v. Radha Kishan, AIR 1979 SC 289: (1979) 2 SCC 468: (1979) 2 SCR 148.
Pardanashin lady
Bhikary Ram v. Hedait Mohammad Sahaji, AIR 1985 Ori 62. A lady in a veil, normally worn by Muslim ladies as a customary dress. Pardanashin woman, is a woman of rank, Hindu or Mohammedan, who lives in
Moderator
Moderator, a president or chairman. --defined. [Aligarh Muslim University Act, s. 33(3)]
Beneficiary
created and includes religious, pious and charitable objects and any other objects of public utility sanctioned by the Muslim law. [Wakf Act, 1995 (43 of 1995), s. 3 (a)] Means (1) a person whose application has been
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