Landmark Supreme Court case · 1985

Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum

Why this case matters

Upheld maintenance for a divorced Muslim woman; the sequel shaped the uniform civil code debate.

Connected constitutional articles

Article 44 — Uniform civil code for the citizens
The Constitution asks the State to work toward a uniform civil code — one set of personal laws for citizens — without itself enacting that code in 1950.

This study note summarises the constitutional connection. Verify quotations and legal propositions against the official judgment.