Question

An offence punishable under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 is ____.

• A. cognizable and compoundable
• B. non-cognizable and compoundable
• C. cognizable and non-compoundable
• D. non-cognizable and non-compoundable

Hint:

Triple talaq offence is cognizable but can be compounded at the wife’s request.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Nature of the offence.
The Act criminalises the pronouncement of talaq in any form and prescribes punishment for the husband.
Step 2: Cognizability.
The offence is made cognizable, enabling police action subject to statutory safeguards.
Step 3: Compoundability.
The offence is compoundable at the instance of the married Muslim woman, with the permission of the Magistrate.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Therefore, the offence is cognizable and compoundable.