Question

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 is a Central Act which can be amended only by Indian Parliament. In this context, the phrase "enough legislators" used by the author means-

• A. such majority of members of both houses of Indian Parliament as is sufficient under law to approve the amendment
• B. such majority of members of legislature of each Indian State as is sufficient under law to approve the amendment
• C. simple majority of members of both houses of Indian Parliament and each State legislature will be required to approve the amendment
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A such majority of members of both houses of Indian Parliament as is sufficient under law to approve the amendment

An amendment bill must be passed by each House of the Parliament by a majority of the total membership of that House when at least two-thirds of the members are present and voting.

The question states that the law in question can be amended only by Indian Parliament.

Hence, option (a) is correct.​