Section 4: Effect of conversion to another faith.

The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939Central Act · Act 8 of 1939

The renunciation of Islam by a married Muslim woman or her conversion to a faith other than Islam shall not by itself operate to dissolve her marriage :

Provided that after such renunciation, or conversion, the woman shall be entitled to obtain a decree for the dissolution of her marriage on any of the grounds mentioned in section 2:

Provided further that the provisions of this section shall not apply to a woman converted to Islam from some other faith who re-embraces her former faith.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939
Section	4
Marginal note	Effect of conversion to another faith.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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