Section 4

Punishment for pronouncing talaq.

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019.

  • Act 20 of 2019
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to protect the rights of married Muslim women and to prohibit divorce by pronouncing talaq by their husbands and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

All sections
    Any Muslim husband who pronounces talaq referred to in section 3 upon his wife shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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