Singapore legislation

Section 48

of Administration of Muslim Law Act 1966

Section 48

Cerai taklik

(1)

A married woman may, if entitled in accordance with the Muslim law to a divorce pursuant to the terms of a written taklik made at or after her marriage, apply to the Court to declare that such divorce has taken place.

(2)

The Court must —

(a)

examine the written taklik and make such enquiry as appears necessary into the validity of the divorce;

(b)

if satisfied that the divorce is valid in accordance with the Muslim law, confirm the divorce; and

(c)

upon payment of the prescribed fees, cause the divorce to be registered.

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