W a divorced Muslim woman filed a suit against her husband H claiming arrears of maintenance during ......

W, a divorced Muslim woman filed a suit against her husband H, claiming arrears of maintenance during iddat period, reasonable and fair provision for the maintenance of herself and her two minor children. She also claimed her dower and sought return of the gifts and properties given to her during her married life. H contended that he is no more liable to pay anything in view of the Muslim Women’s (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 (Act XXV of 1986). Decide.    (5 marks)

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