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 What did the historic ruling in the Shah Bano case emphasise with regard to maintenance under Muslim Personal Laws in India?

Option: 1

Only the period of 'iddat' is when maintenance is required.


Option: 2

       A Muslim woman who has been divorced is entitled to support after the "iddat" term.


Option: 3

Maintenance shall only be given if it is specified in the "mehr."


Option: 4

The Shariat is the only source of maintenance law; the courts have no authority.


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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.

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