Section 1 of MPLSA : Section 1: Short Title And Extent

Explanation using Example

Imagine a Muslim couple in Mumbai, India, deciding to get married. They plan their wedding and are also considering the legal implications of their marriage. The bride, Ayesha, and the groom, Faizan, want to ensure that their marriage is recognized under the law and that any personal matters such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance will be governed according to Islamic principles.

Their lawyer informs them that, as per the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, their marriage and subsequent personal matters will indeed be governed by the Muslim personal law, or Shariat, as this Act is applicable to all of India, including Mumbai where they reside. This reassures Ayesha and Faizan that their religious customs will be legally acknowledged in their personal affairs.