Fatwa against Sania meaningless: AIMPLB

Rubbishing the reported fatwa against Sania Mirza's on-court attire, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Wednesday said it does not come under the purview of Muslim personal law.

"Every sports has its specific dress code and it does not come under the purview of the Muslim personal laws," AIMPLB General Secretary Maulana Nizamuddin told a news agency in Lucknow.

"Fatwas on such issues carry no meaning," he said referring to an edict issued by a Muslim cleric some time back against Mirza's dress while playing on court.

Following the meeting of its Islah-e-ma'ashra (Reforms in Muslim society) committee on Tuesday, the Board also demanded abolition of Article 44 of the Constitution pertaining to uniform civil code.