Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum
AIR 1985 SC 945 · Supreme Court of India
Muslim personal law is applied subject to statutory law; the Court traced marriage and maintenance to both the Shariat and secular statute.
Unit I · Family Law – II (Muslim Law and Other Personal Laws)
Sources and schools of Muslim law; nikah
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Landmark cases
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.