In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that Muslim women are entitled to alimony under Section 125 of the CrPC, irrespective of their religion. This ruling aims to promote gender equality and financial security for married women, highlighting the importance of recognizing the economic contributions and sacrifices of homemakers.

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• Supreme Court grants alimony rights to divorced Muslim women.
• Section 125 of CrPC now applies to all women, regardless of religion.
• Judges B.V. Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih delivered the verdict.
• The ruling ensures gender equality and economic security for married women.
• Muslim woman from Hyderabad wins alimony case in landmark judgment.
• Husband’s challenge to High Court’s order of interim alimony rejected.
• Court emphasizes alimony as a fundamental right, not charity.
• The decision reinforces the importance of homemakers’ roles and sacrifices.
• Supreme Court suggests couples should open joint bank accounts.
• Judgment encourages mutual financial responsibilities and ATM card access for both spouses.