SC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Shariat Law on Inheritance

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea challenging provisions of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 on the ground that they discriminate against Muslim women in matters of inheritance. Appearing for the petitioners, Senior Advocate Prashant Bhushan argued that the law, which entitles women to a lesser share than male … Continue reading SC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Shariat Law on Inheritance