Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mohd--ahmed-khan-v--shah-bano-begum

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the year of supreme court judgment?1985
2. What is the location of supreme court?New Delhi, India
3. What did Shah Bano ask for after her husband divorced her?She asked for money to help her live on after the divorce. The Supreme Court said she could receive maintenance from her former husband.
4. Why did the Supreme Court decide in favor of Shah Bano?The court said that secular laws should protect her right to maintenance, so no one should be left without food or dignity.

Personal Law: Laws governing aspects of life like marriage, divorce, and inheritance based on religious affiliation.
Uniform Civil Code (UCC): A proposed single set of laws for all citizens of India, regardless of religion.
Jurisprudence: The theory and philosophy of law, including its principles and reasoning.
Waqf Board: A board that manages Muslim religious endowments and properties.