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Khula - Muslim Woman’s Right To Unilateral Divorce
Written by Audrey Dmello for Outlook Magazine 20 November 2025 The Telangana High Court has reaffirmed that Muslim women can seek a unilateral divorce through khula without needing their husband’s consent, underscoring long-standing Islamic principles that protect women’s autonomy and ensuring Family Courts only verify and formally record the dissolution. Muslim marriage (nikah) is a civil contract, not a sacred sacrament like in Hindu or Christian traditions. For a nikah to
Majlis Law
Nov 205 min read
S. 31 the Heartbeat of the Domestic Violence Act
Majlis, calls on the media, lawyers and organisations to raise awareness about an often-overlooked but powerful provision of the...
Majlis Law
Aug 292 min read
Fathers Lead the Way!
Majlis in collaboration with Akanksha Foundation conducted an interactive session with fathers on handling disclosures of Child Sexual...
Majlis Law
Aug 181 min read
From Court Rooms to Wave Pools!
When the powerhouse team of women lawyers at Majlis take a break… we make a splash ! 💦 Our recent office outing was nothing short of...
Majlis Law
Aug 121 min read
Dear Parents...
‘Dear Parents’ is an initiative by Majlis to transform their childs coming out from a moment of fear to an experience of love. This...
Majlis Law
Aug 111 min read
How Parents Can Talk To Queer Teens...'Dear Parents' Campaign Offers Guidance
For many teenagers beginning to understand their sexuality, coming out of the closet as a queer person, especially to their parents, can...
Majlis Law
Aug 113 min read
The Faultlines of Consent
A blanket reduction of the age of consent won’t make vulnerable girls any safer.
Majlis Law
Aug 94 min read
POSH Training at Kshamta
Kshamta, POSH training for 40 staff members on 18th July 2025 by Adv Mallika Verma, Programme Director, Majlis
Majlis Law
Jul 221 min read
Review of POCSO Act & JJ Act Implementation in Maharashtra
Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR) in collaboration with Majlis a legal centre for women and...
Majlis Law
Jul 221 min read
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