Muslim personal law, inheritance, and innovation: The curious case of Shukkur and Sheena’s remarriage
By: Rahman, K.C. Mujeebu and Chakrabarti, Anindita
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BookPublisher: Economic & Political Weekly Description: 61(7), Feb 14, 2026: p.15-18.
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Economic & Political WeeklySummary: After 29 years of marriage, a Muslim couple from Kasaragod remarried under the Special Marriage Act in 2023 to secure their daughters’ property rights, sparking public debate on Muslim Personal Law and the Uniform Civil Code. Under Muslim law, daughters inherit only part of their father’s property, with the remainder going to male
relatives. The article examines the intersections of Muslim personal law, family, and property rights in Kerala. It traces how colonial legal legacies shaped Muslim entrepreneurial practices and social mobility. The succession strategies draw attention to a process of judicial harmonisation between different legal orders—a key feature of state-enforced religion-based family law in India. –Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2026/7/commentary/muslim-personal-law-inheritance-and-innovation.html
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After 29 years of marriage, a Muslim couple from Kasaragod remarried under the Special Marriage Act in 2023 to secure their daughters’ property rights, sparking public debate on Muslim Personal Law and the Uniform Civil Code. Under Muslim law, daughters inherit only part of their father’s property, with the remainder going to male
relatives. The article examines the intersections of Muslim personal law, family, and property rights in Kerala. It traces how colonial legal legacies shaped Muslim entrepreneurial practices and social mobility. The succession strategies draw attention to a process of judicial harmonisation between different legal orders—a key feature of state-enforced religion-based family law in India. –Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2026/7/commentary/muslim-personal-law-inheritance-and-innovation.html
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