Rethinking Muslim Personal Law: Issues, Debates and Reforms

This book critically analyses Muslim Personal Law (MPL) in India and offers an alternative perspective to look at MPL and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) debate. It highlights the complex nature of MPL as a sociological phenomenon, driven by context-specific social norms and cultural values. It discusses wide-ranging themes and issues including MPL reforms, human rights, decoding of UCC, the contentious Triple Talaq bill, Sharia, womens equality, and family laws. The book emphasizes that MPL is inextricably linked to Sharia, but it does not necessarily determine the everyday customs and local practices of Muslim communities in India.

Format: Hardback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume critically examines Muslim Personal Law (MPL) in India, presenting a fresh perspective on the ongoing debate surrounding MPL and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). By tracing the historical roots of this legal mechanism and its subsequent political manifestations, the book highlights the intricate nature of MPL as a sociological phenomenon, shaped by context-specific social norms and cultural values. Expert contributions delve into a wide range of themes and issues, including MPL reforms, human rights, the interpretation of the UCC in India, the contentious Triple Talaq bill and MPL, the landmark Shah Bano case, Sharia (Islamic jurisprudence) in postcolonial India, women's equality and family laws, and the portrayal of MPL in the media discourse in India.

The volume emphasizes that while MPL is closely intertwined with Sharia, it does not necessarily dictate the everyday customs and practices of Muslim communities in India. It sheds light on the complex interplay between legal frameworks, social dynamics, and cultural influences, offering valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of MPL and its impact on individuals and society.

This topical book will appeal to scholars and researchers in law and jurisprudence, political studies, Islamic studies, Muslim Personal Law, history, multiculturalism, South Asian studies, sociology of religion, sociology of law, and family law. It will also be valuable to practitioners, policymakers, law professionals, and journalists seeking to understand the complexities of MPL and its implications for India's legal and social landscape.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367721121