The correct answer is (d) VI.
The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939, is an Act of the Parliament of India that provides for the dissolution of marriages among Muslims. The Act was passed in response to the demand of Muslim women for greater rights in marriage and divorce.
The Act provides for six grounds on which a Muslim wife can seek divorce from her husband:
- Insanity. If the husband has been insane for a period of two years or more, the wife can seek divorce.
- Leprosy. If the husband is a leper, the wife can seek divorce.
- Venereal disease. If the husband is suffering from a venereal disease, the wife can seek divorce.
- Impotency. If the husband is impotent, the wife can seek divorce.
- Conversion to another religion. If the husband converts to another religion, the wife can seek divorce.
- Desertion. If the husband deserts the wife for a period of two years or more, the wife can seek divorce.
In addition to these six grounds, the Act also provides for a seventh ground on which a Muslim wife can seek divorce, namely, cruelty. However, the definition of cruelty under the Act is very narrow and it is difficult for a wife to prove that her husband has been cruel to her.
The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939, is a landmark piece of legislation that has given Muslim women greater rights in marriage and divorce. However, the Act is still not perfect and there are a number of areas where it can be improved. For example, the definition of cruelty under the Act is too narrow and it is difficult for a wife to prove that her husband has been cruel to her. Additionally, the Act does not provide for any financial compensation for a divorced wife.