Clause 52

A married woman may by application to the Court obtain an order against her husband for the payment from time to time of her maintenance and the provision of necessary clothing and suitable lodging in accordance with the Muslim law.

A woman who has been divorced may by application to the Court obtain an order against her former husband for the payment from time to time of her maintenance and the provision of necessary clothing and suitable lodging in accordance with the Muslim law.

A woman who has been divorced and who is not or has ceased to be entitled to an order for maintenance under subsection (2) of this section may apply to the Court and the Court may, if satisfied that it is just and proper so to do in view of all the circumstances of the case, make an order against the former husband for the payment by him of such sums for such period as the Court considers fit.