Singapore legislation

Section 46B

of Administration of Muslim Law Act 1966

Section 46B

Divorce by husband’s pronouncement

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(1)

A married man may apply to the Court for a divorce in accordance with the Muslim law.

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(2)

Upon receiving an application under subsection (1), the Court must cause a summons to be served on the wife concerned.

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(3)

If the man pronounces a divorce, and the Court is satisfied that the divorce is valid in accordance with the Muslim law, the Court must, on payment of the prescribed fees, cause the divorce to be registered.

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