NationalThursday, 28 May 2026·The Hindu - National
NCW report seeks codification of Muslim personal law on marriage, divorce and child marriage
The NCW has recommended legislation to codify Muslim personal law on marriage, with child marriage prohibition and divorce regulation.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In May 2026, the National Commission for Women (NCW) recommended legislation to codify Muslim personal law related to marriage, with a focus on child marriage prohibition and divorce regulation.
Key specifics
- Body involved: National Commission for Women (NCW).
- Core proposal: codification of Muslim personal law related to marriage.
- Two specific reform areas: prohibition of child marriage and regulation of divorce practices.
- Rights language used: fairness, due process, and equal access to remedies for women.
- Policy nature: legislative recommendation, not a court judgment.
Exam lens
Polity and social justice question, NCW, Muslim personal law, child marriage, divorce regulation; TNPSC may ask which statutory body recommended codification and what reforms were highlighted.