Section 5. The entry relating to the Minors Act, 1858 (40 of 1858), was rep. by Act 3 of 1890

5. The entry relating to the Minors Act, 1858 (40 of 1858), was rep. by Act 3 of 1890. CHAPTER I DOWER AMONG MUHAMMADANS 5. Muhammadan dower contracts how to be enforced. —Where the amount of dower stipulated for in any contract of dower by a Muhammadan is excessive with reference to the means of the husband, the entire sum provided in the contract shall not be awarded in any suit by decree in favour of the plaintiff, or by allowing it by way of set-off, lien or otherwise to the defendant; but the amount of the dower to be allowed by the Court shall be reasonable with reference to the means of the husband and the status of the wife. Rule applicable after husband's death .—This rule shall be applicable whether the suit to enforce the contract be brought in the husband's life time or after his death.