Which landmark case dealt with the issue of "marriage after conversion" and declared it illegal under Personal Law?
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- Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India
- Shayara Bano v. Union of India
- Shah Bano v. Mohd. Ahmed Khan
- Shamim Ara v. State of U.P.
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