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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