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

Abstract

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, is a landmark legislation in India aimed at addressing and prohibiting the practice of instant triple talaq, or talaq-e-bid'ah, within the Muslim community. This practice, involving the unilateral and instantaneous divorce by a Muslim husband, had been a contentious issue, leading to significant legal and social debates.

The Act criminalizes the practice of instant triple talaq, making it an offense punishable by imprisonment for up to three years and a fine. It provides for the protection and maintenance of the divorced woman and mandates that she is entitled to alimony and the custody of minor children. This legal measure aims to ensure that women who are divorced under such practices receive financial support and fair treatment.