The Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre to provide data on the number of First Information Reports (FIRs) and charge sheets filed against individuals for pronouncing instant triple talaq, following the enactment of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019. This law criminalizes the practice of instant triple talaq, making it a cognizable offense punishable by up to three years in prison.
The Court's directive aims to assess the implementation and impact of the legislation, as it examines the constitutionality of the law through multiple petitions. The final hearing is scheduled for the week commencing March 17, 2025.
In August 2017, the Supreme Court declared the practice of instant triple talaq unconstitutional, leading to the enactment of the 2019 law to protect the rights of Muslim women in marriage.
The Court's inquiry into the number of FIRs and charge sheets filed under this law underscores its commitment to ensuring the effective enforcement of legal protections for w
omen.
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