Which of the following acts ignored the interests of Muslim women?

1985 - Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act

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1986 - Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act

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1987 - Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act

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1984 - Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act

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The correct option is B 1986 - Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act
The act allowed the payment of maintenance to a divorced woman only for 90 days after the divorce, and shifted the maintenance responsibility of divorced Muslim woman to the Muslim religious bodies. The law was severely criticised by several sections of the society. It ignored the interests of Muslim women.

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