Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 [A10-XTX]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 3 April 1986.

Dates: made 3 April 1986; in force 3 April 1986; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band A.

Synthetic. The words of this Act are generated by the register; its title, number and year are real.

Cite: Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, Act 25 of 1986 [A10-XTX]. Machine: A10-XTX.

Sections (13)

Chapter I. PRELIMINARY

Chapter II. REGISTRAR GENERAL

Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement [S1T-M7R]

Section 2. Definitions [S1T-M86]

Section 3. Appointment of Registrar General [S1T-M94]

Section 4. Registration of guardians appointed by the court [S1T-MA2]

Section 5. Prohibition of the placement of children for adoption without licence [S1T-MB0]

Section 6. Grant of licence [S1T-MCE]

Section 7. Penalty for contravention [S1T-MDC]

Section 8. Offences by companies [S1T-MEA]

Section 9. Appeal [S1T-MF8]

Section 10. Cognizance of offences [S1T-MGK]

Section 11. Protection of action taken in good faith [S1T-MHH]

Section 12. Power to make rules [S1T-MJQ]

Section 13. Power to remove difficulties [S1T-MKN]

Made under

No recital of a power is printed.

Acts on (0)

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Acted on by (2)

Amends: Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act (Amendment) Act, 1996 [A11-48Z], 14 August 1996. "section 4 of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 (25 of 1986)".

Amends: Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act (Amendment) Act, 1989 [A10-ZWS], 3 March 1989. "section 6 of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 (25 of 1986)".

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