Parsi Personal Law

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Central government's response on a plea by a Parsi woman challenging the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act that allows local Parsi community to act as jury in the grant of divorce to an estranged couple.

The Supreme Court in August will analyse whether a Parsi woman after marriage deemed to take the religion of her husband would cease to be a Parsi. The top court will also examine if a Parsi woman can be deprived of her religious identity and rights after marrying a man of different religion.

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Central government's response on a plea by a Parsi woman challenging the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act that allows local Parsi community to act as jury in the grant of divorce to an estranged couple.

The Supreme Court in August will analyse whether a Parsi woman after marriage deemed to take the religion of her husband would cease to be a Parsi. The top court will also examine if a Parsi woman can be deprived of her religious identity and rights after marrying a man of different religion.