Landmark case · Family Law – II (Muslim Law and Other Personal Laws) · Semester 2

Abdul Kadir v. Salima

ILR (1886) 8 All 149 · Allahabad High Court

Nikah is a civil contract completed by offer, acceptance and the presence of witnesses; dower is an essential incident.

From topic

Sources and schools of Muslim law; nikah — Unit I, Family Law – II (Muslim Law and Other Personal Laws).

Related sections:

Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, 2 — Application of personal law to Muslims
Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, 3 — Power to make a declaration