Question

According to the Muslim women (protection of right son marriage) act, 2019, any pronouncement of talaq as defined under the Act by a Muslim husband upon his wife, by words, either spoken or written or in electronic form or in any other manner whatsoever, shall be:

• A. Void
• B. Cognizable
• C. Compoundable
• D. All of the above

Hint:

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, declares any pronouncement of talaq (Triple Talaq) void and illegal.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, specifically addresses the issue of "Triple Talaq" or pronouncement of talaq (divorce) by a Muslim husband. The Act makes the pronouncement of talaq by any form (spoken, written, or electronic) void and illegal. It was passed to protect the rights of Muslim women from being instantly divorced by their husbands.
Step 2: Explanation of the options.
- (a) Void: This is the correct answer, as per the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, a pronouncement of talaq is void.
- (b) Cognizable: This is incorrect, as talaq under the Act is void, but not cognizable in the conventional criminal sense unless it involves other criminal offenses.
- (c) Compoundable: This is incorrect, as the issue is not compoundable under the Act.
- (d) All of the above: This is incorrect, as the talaq is only void under the Act.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (a) Void.