Vidhi Codex

Muslim Women (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019

Civil20198 sections3 chapters

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, applies to married Muslim couples across India, outlawing "talaq"—instantaneous and irrevocable divorce. Under this law, any such pronouncement by a husband is legally void and considered a criminal offense punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine. This Act is significant because it safeguards women’s rights by ensuring they can claim a subsistence allowance for themselves and their dependent children. Additionally, it grants women the right to custody of their minor children, providing essential financial and legal protection against abrupt, unilateral divorce practices.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II DECLARATION OF TALAQ TO BE VOID AND ILLEGAL →

  1. 3Talaq to be void and illegal.
  2. 4Punishment for pronouncing talaq.

Chapter III PROTECTION OF RIGHTS OF MARRIED MUSLIM WOMEN →

  1. 5Subsistence allowance.
  2. 6Custody of minor children.
  3. 7Offence to be cognizable, compoundable, etc.
  4. 8Repeal and savings.

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