Section 5 of DMMA : Section 5: Rights To Dower Not To Be Affected

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a Muslim woman named Ayesha seeks a divorce from her husband under The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939. Despite the dissolution of her marriage, Section 5 of the Act ensures that Ayesha retains her right to claim her mahr (dower), which is a sum of money or other property that was promised to her by her husband at the time of their marriage. Even after the divorce is finalized, Ayesha can legally demand the agreed-upon mahr, as this right is protected and not affected by the provisions of the Act.