Under Muslim personal law, what is the general term for divorce pronounced directly by the husband?
Talaq is the general term for divorce pronounced directly by the husband. Sections 2(c) and 3 of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 make…
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Under Muslim personal law, what is the general term for divorce pronounced directly by the husband?
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Talaq is the general term for divorce pronounced directly by the husband. Sections 2(c) and 3 of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 make talaq-e-biddat and similar instantaneous and irrevocable forms void and illegal.
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Option A
Khula is dissolution sought by the wife.
Option B
Mubarat is dissolution by mutual agreement.
Option C
Talaq is the general term for divorce pronounced directly by the husband.
Option D
Talaq-e-tafweez refers to exercise of a delegated power of divorce.
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