Section 20: Rights of women not to be affected
The Enforcement of Shari'ah Act, 1991 · Islamic/Religious Laws · Legal status not independently verified
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20. Rights of women not to be affected.—Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the rights of women as guaranteed by the Constitution shall not be affected.
Effective date: 1991-01-01
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