Which form of talaq is specifically identified by the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage)…
The 2019 Act declares a covered pronouncement of Talaq-e-Biddat void and illegal. Its definition also covers similar forms purporting to effect an instantaneous and…
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Which form of talaq is specifically identified by the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 as void and illegal?
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The 2019 Act declares a covered pronouncement of Talaq-e-Biddat void and illegal. Its definition also covers similar forms purporting to effect an instantaneous and irrevocable divorce.
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Option A
Ahsan is a form of talaq with a waiting period. The Act targets a pronouncement purporting to take effect instantly and irrevocably.
Option B
Hasan proceeds by spaced pronouncements. It is distinct from the instantaneous form defined in section 2(c).
Option C
Sections 2(c) and 3 identify Talaq-e-Biddat and similar instantaneous and irrevocable forms and make the covered pronouncement void and illegal.
Option D
Mubarat is dissolution by mutual agreement. It is distinct from the unilateral pronouncement targeted by the Act.
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