Bare Act

The Jammu and Kashmir Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1942

The Jammu and Kashmir Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1999, provides a legal framework for Muslim women in the region to obtain a divorce through a court decree. It codifies specific grounds—such as the husband's disappearance, failure to provide maintenance, imprisonment, or cruelty—under which a woman may seek the dissolution of her marriage. This legislation is significant because it grants women a statutory right to approach the judiciary for relief, ensuring that they are not trapped in broken or abusive marriages without legal recourse. It balances religious law with judicial oversight, offering a structured process for marital separation.

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