Under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939 a Muslim wife can seek dissolution of marriage if the husband fails to perform marital obligation for:

Option A: 2 years

Option B: 3 years

Option C: 4 years

Option D: 5 years

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

Section 2(iv) of Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939 which deals with Grounds for decree for dissolution of marriage provides that a woman married under Muslim law shall be entitled to obtain a decree for the dissolution of her marriage if the husband has failed to perform, without reasonable cause, his marital obligations for a period of three years.

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