Section 5: Rights to dower not to be affected

Q: What does Section 5 of The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 (DMMA) deal with?

Section 5 DMMA pertains to "Rights to dower not to be affected". It is part of the The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 5 of The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 (DMMA) governs rights to dower not to be affected. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 5 DMMA still in force?

Yes, Section 5 of the The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 5 DMMA?

धारा 5 DMMA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 5 of the The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939. Section 5 of The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 (DMMA) governs rights to dower not to be affected. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 5 DMMA?

Dhara 5 DMMA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 5 of the The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 5 of The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 (DMMA) governs rights to dower not to be affected. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 5 of The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939?

Cite as: "Section 5, The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 (DMMA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939, § 5 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 5

Rights to dower not to be affected

Nothing contained in this Act shall affect any right which a married woman may have under Muslim law to her dower or any part thereof on the dissolution of her marriage.

Related Sections

§4

Effect of conversion to another faith

DMMA

§1

Short title and extent

DMMA

§3

Notice to be served on heirs of the husband, when the husband’s whereabouts are not known

DMMA

§2

Grounds for decree for dissolution of marriage

DMMA

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