RIYADH – Saudi Arabia canceled the “the house of obedience” article in themarriage law which grants a husband the right to force his wife to returnto their home against her will.

As per the amendment in the law, the wife will no longer be forced toreturn to a married life she does not want.

The cancellation of the article takes into consideration the protection ofa woman’s dignity and the fact that a married life should be based onmutual consent.

Okazlink>newswebsie reported that the amendment leaves the wife with two choices only,either seek a separation through the court ‘Talaq’ [Divorce] in return forsome of her rights or abandon her rights via ‘Khol’e’ [strip oneself ofmarital bond] and give back her dowry.