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Section 4: Effect of conversion to another faith

The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 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.

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  1. 1. Consider the following statements about Section 4 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939: 1. The renunciation of Islam by a married Muslim woman, or her conversion to another faith, does not by itself dissolve her marriage. 2. After such renunciation or conversion, she may obtain a decree of dissolution on any of the grounds mentioned in Section 2. 3. The section does not apply to a woman converted to Islam from some other faith who re-embraces her former faith. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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