Which form of talaq did the Supreme Court set aside in Shayara Bano v. Union of India, decided on 22…

The Supreme Court set aside the practice of talaq-e-biddat by a 3–2 majority. The operative order addressed the instant form of triple talaq.

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Which form of talaq did the Supreme Court set aside in Shayara Bano v. Union of India, decided on 22 August 2017?

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Correct answer A

The Supreme Court set aside the practice of talaq-e-biddat by a 3–2 majority.

The operative order addressed the instant form of triple talaq.

Option A

Talaq-e-biddat is the form of instant triple talaq at issue.

Option B

Talaq-e-ahsan is a distinct form described in the opinions and was outside the operative order.

Option C

Talaq-e-hasan is separately described in the opinions and was outside the operative order.

Option D

Khula is distinct from the instant talaq pronounced by the husband in this case.