Q. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 was passed during the prime ministership of:
Solution:
- The Act was passed by the Rajiv Gandhi government to nullify the decision in Shah Bano case.
- This case caused the Rajiv Gandhi government, with its absolute majority, to pass the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 which diluted the secular judgement of the Supreme Court.
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