Which of the following defences are available to a wife against husband rsquo s claim for Restitutio...........

Muslim Law Maintenence

Which of the following defences are available to a wife against husband’s claim for Restitution of Conjugal Rights under Muslim Law?

False charge of adultery against wife by her husband

The husband has been declared out caste

Physical or mental cruelty by husband

All of the above

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Explanation:

Muslim:

If the husband either deserts a wife or neglects to perform his marital obligations without any proper reason, then the wife can apply for restitution of conjugal rights. Even husband can apply for restitution of conjugal rights. But the court can refuse to grant order of restitution of conjugal rights for the following reasons:

Cruelty by husband or in-laws

On the failure by the husband to perform marital obligations

On non-payment of prompt dower by the husband