India ----- Triple Talaq Now A Criminal Offence, Brief Analysis- By Mohit Singh
Triple Talaq Bill Passed in India’s Upper House Rajya Sabha. Triple Talaq Bill has been finally passed by Rajya Sabha, with respect to women empowerment this bill was much needed to be passed by the parliament. Triple Talaq Bill can play a very crucial role and reform our present society only if it is implemented properly. The actual name of this bill is not Triple Talaq, rather Triple Talaq Bill is a name that has been coined by Indian media. This bill was passed by Rajya Sabha as ‘Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill,2019’, waiting for President’s assent after which it will transform into law. Official Definition of Triple Talaq: Officially this bill makes all declaration of instant divorce, including in written or electronic form, to be void (not enforceable by law) and illegal. Further this bill defines talaq as ‘Talaq-e-Biddat’ or any other similar form of talaq pronounced by a Muslim man resulting in instant and irrevocable divorce. Talaq-e...