M S A v I L A [2015] KEKC 34 (KLR)
- Court
- KEKC
- Case number
- 34
- Citation
- [2015] KEKC 34 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 October 2015
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TypeAdvisory Opinion on DivorcePostureRespondent's oral submission on whether the petitioner should observe eddat and be entitled to maintenance during eddatCoramHon. A. I. Hussein (Mr)
Holding
The court held that the petitioner should observe eddat after being irrevocably divorced by the respondent and that the petitioner should be entitled to maintenance during eddat.
Facts
The respondent had divorced the petitioner irrevocably, and the petitioner was seeking clarification on whether she should observe eddat and be entitled to maintenance during eddat.
Issues
- Whether the petitioner should observe eddat after being irrevocably divorced by the respondent.
- Whether the petitioner should be entitled to maintenance during eddat if the first question is answered in the affirmative.
Reasoning
The court considered the extent and mode in which an irreversible talak affects marital rights, obligations, and disabilities, and cited Islamic law and juristic opinions to support its holding.
Outcome
The court answered the first question in the affirmative, holding that the petitioner should observe eddat.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (6)
- Imam Malik
- Imam Abul-walid Muhammad Al- Qurtubi
- Fathul Qadir
- Hedaya
- Hamilton's Hedaya
- Shah Abu Ilyas v. Ulfat Bibi
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