Key Features of the revised Muslim Women (Protection of Right on Marriage) Bill, 2018

Key Features of the revised Muslim Women (Protection of Right on Marriage) Bill, 2018

The bill will replace the ordinance promulgated in September 2018.

Pronouncement of Talaq is a punishable offense with imprisonment for up to 3 years and fine. The bill also makes the women entitled to maintenance determined by a magistrate.

Clause 3 of the bill declares pronouncement of talk, either unwritten or electronic form, as illegal and void.

Cognizance of offense can be taken only on a complaint to a magistrate by the wife of her close relatives.

The woman can also drop the case against her both reach a compromise.

There is a provision for bail, which can be granted by a magistrate only after hearing the wife.

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