Abstract:
This Dissertation investigates the impact of Islamic feminism on personal laws for Muslim
women in India, particularly its role as a catalyst for legal reform. The research examines the
evolution of personal laws, conventional gender norms, and critiques of current legal
structures. It looks at the ideas of Islamic feminism and how they challenge patriarchal
interpretations, emphasizing the importance of feminist study and activity in changing legal
discourse. It evaluates implementation and reform processes, such as legislative efforts and
judicial interventions, using qualitative study of legal texts, case studies, and comparative
views. The Research emphasizes problems such as cultural opposition and political
considerations, and suggests collaborative methods and education as potential reform
strategies. Together with pertinent legislation, judgements, and primary and secondary
Islamic sources, the research process involves a qualitative examination of legal texts, and
analyzing the influence of prior court cases on the evolution and revision of Muslim women's
personal laws in India. The findings provide insight into establishing justice and fairness in
personal laws for Muslim women in India.
