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Tiple talaq law: State’s views sought
Context
Latest development wrt issue of Triple Talaq
What has happened?
The Centre has written to the States asking for their views on a draft law that imposes a maximum of three-year jail term on a Muslim man for giving instant triple talaq — or talaq e biddat — to his wife
Introduction of the Bill
- Government was set to introduce the Bill in the winter session of Parliament, which starts on December 15
- Once the proposed Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill is approved by Parliament, it will cover all cases of instant triple talaq across the country, except in Jammu and Kashmir
3 years jail
- As per the provisions of the draft bill, a husband who resorts to instant triple talaq can be jailed up to three years and fined
