Question

Any pronouncement of talaq by a Muslim husband upon his wife, in any manner shall be ____.

• A. void and invalid
• B. void and illegal
• C. voidable and illegal
• D. voidable and immoral

Hint:

Triple talaq has no legal effect and is also a criminal offence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Statutory declaration.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 declares any form of talaq pronounced by the husband to be legally ineffective.
Step 2: Legal consequence.
Such pronouncement has no legal effect on the marital status and is also treated as an offence under the Act.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, any pronouncement of talaq is void and illegal.