
The film 'Haq' explores the conflict between Muslim Personal Law and India's secular legal framework, focusing on the Shah Bano case. It questions whether Islamic principles are upheld or distorted by patriarchal authority, distinguishing between faith and its misuse. The movie avoids demonizing the religion or community, instead interrogating systemic mistreatment of women and placing blame on patriarchy and power structures rather than faith itself.
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