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The Supreme Court ruled in the Shah Bano case that a Muslim woman has the right to ask her ex-husband for maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC, and that this right lasts after the "iddat" period. The case was important because it addressed Muslim women's post-divorce support rights.

Option: 1

Under Section 125 of the CrPC, a Muslim woman cannot request maintenance.


Option: 2

A Muslim woman only has a right to maintenance throughout the 'iddat' period.


Option: 3

Even during the 'iddat' period, a Muslim woman may seek support under Section 125 of the CrPC


Option: 4

A Muslim woman can only be entitled to maintenance if it is specified in the'mehr'.


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In Shabana Bano v. Imran Khan, the Supreme Court upheld the right of a Muslim woman to request support under Section 125 of the CrPC even while she is in the 'iddat' period. The court's ruling emphasised Section 125's secular intent, which is to protect people from destitution regardless of their religious inclinations. hence, option C is the correct option. 

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