Muslim Divorce | Return of ‘Mahar’ Can Be Determined from Parties’ Statements, Not Solely from ‘Khula Nama’: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that the return of ‘mahar’, which is the consideration given by the husband to the wife in a Muslim marriage, need not be proved solely through the ‘Khula Nama’. The Court clarified that such return can also be ascertained from the statements of the parties made before the court. The ruling was delivered by a Division Bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M.B.…