Shah Bano Begum

Shah Bano Begum was an Indian woman whose landmark legal battle for alimony in the late 1970s culminated in a historic Supreme Court ruling in 1985. This ruling affirmed the rights of Muslim women to maintenance after divorce, significantly impacting gender justice and personal law in India. Her case sparked widespread debate and led to legislative changes, including the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986. Shah Bano passed away in 1992, but her legacy continues to influence discussions on women's rights.