Question

The practice of instant triple talaq was declared illegal and void under which of the legislation?

• A. The Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939
• B. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986
• C. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
• D. The Special Marriage Act, 1954

Hint:

The 2019 Act made instant triple talaq a cognizable offence with up to three years of imprisonment.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding triple talaq.
"Instant triple talaq" (talaq-e-biddat) allowed a Muslim husband to instantly divorce his wife by pronouncing "talaq" three times.
Step 2: Legislative change.
In 2019, the Parliament passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act criminalizing this practice, making it void and illegal.
Step 3: Eliminate incorrect options.
(a) & (b) relate to other aspects of Muslim personal law.
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