Chronologically arrange the following judgments of the Supreme Court of India on Uniform Civil Code:
(A) Daniel Latifi v. Union of India
(B) John Vallamattom v. Union of India
(C) Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India
(D) Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum (1985): A landmark judgment where the Supreme Court upheld the right of a divorced Muslim woman to claim maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC, sparking nationwide debate.

Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India (1995): Dealt with issues of bigamy and conversion to Islam for the purpose of contracting a second marriage, stressing the need for a Uniform Civil Code under Article 44 of the Constitution.

Daniel Latifi v. Union of India (2001): Upheld the constitutional validity of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, while interpreting it to ensure that divorced Muslim women get a fair and reasonable provision and maintenance.

John Vallamattom v. Union of India (2003): The Supreme Court struck down Section 118 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, as unconstitutional for discriminating against Christians in the making of charitable bequests.

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These cases are crucial for understanding the evolution of personal laws and their constitutional challenges in India.
The Shah Bano case led to the enactment of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 to dilute its effect.