While the Women’s Reservation Bill might sail through the Rajya Sabha, whose composition will not be affected by it, the government might face problems once it is placed before the Lok Sabha, given that a large number of OBC and Muslim MPs, cutting across party lines, who remain vehemently opposed to it. It is learnt that some OBC leaders plan to challenge the legislation in the courts.

The state government on Saturday reintroduced a resolution requesting the Central government to provide 33.33 per cent reservations for Backward Classes including Muslims in the Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies.

The Kerala High Court has held that a Muslim woman's claim of "inequitable treatment" in a polygamous marriage should be accepted by courts as ground for divorce.

Muslims traditionally record the presentation of gifts given at the time of marriage. The nikahnama (marriage agreement) lists the gifts exchanged by the families of the bride and groom.