Shariat Act of 1937

Muslim Personal Laws are subservient to Indian Constitution, rule of law

In a landmark reminder of India’s constitutional supremacy, the recent Madras High Court ruling has reiterated a fundamental principle: no religious law or council can surpass the authority of the Indian legal system. This decision, rooted in the case of a Muslim couple whose contested divorce was facilitated by a Shariat Council, underscores an urgent […]