Anti-Bigamy Bill in Maharashtra: Wider Debate Needed

Anti-Bigamy Bill in Maharashtra: Wider Debate Needed

In December 1995, the two houses of the Maharashtra legislature hastily passed the Anti-Bigamy Bill which now awaits the president's assent. The main purpose of the bill appears to be to penalise Muslim men rather than to protect women of any faith.

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Veröffentlicht in:Economic and political weekly 1996-07, Vol.31 (29), p.1919-1921
1. Verfasser: Gangoli, Geetanjali
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Bigamy
Commentary
Hindus
Husbands
Islamic law
Marriage
Men
Muslims
Polygamy
Wives
Womens rights
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Zusammenfassung:In December 1995, the two houses of the Maharashtra legislature hastily passed the Anti-Bigamy Bill which now awaits the president's assent. The main purpose of the bill appears to be to penalise Muslim men rather than to protect women of any faith.
ISSN:0012-9976
2349-8846