Question

According to the Muslim women (protection of right son marriage) act, 2019, any pronouncement of talaq as defined under the Act by a Muslim husband upon his wife, by words, either spoken or written or in electronic form or in any other manner whatsoever, shall be:

• A. Void
• B. Cognizable
• C. Compoundable
• D. All of the above

Hint:

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, declares any pronouncement of talaq (Triple Talaq) void and illegal.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Muslim Women (Protection of Right on Marriage) Act, 2019.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, makes any pronouncement of "talaq" (divorce) by the husband in any form, including verbal, written, or electronic, void and illegal. The Act also provides for punishment for the husband and protects the wife’s rights. Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (b) Talaq under this Act is not cognizable; it is considered void rather than cognizable. - (c) Talaq is not compoundable under the Act; it is automatically void. - (d) Since it is void, "All of the above" is incorrect. Step 3: Conclusion.
The pronouncement of talaq is void under this Act, making option (a) the correct answer.