Summary
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 is a law enacted by the Parliament of India with the aim to protect the rights of Muslim women and prohibit the practice of instant triple talaq. Instant triple talaq is a practice where a Muslim man can divorce his wife by uttering the word 'talaq' three times in one go, without any attempt at reconciliation. This act declares the practice of instant triple talaq as void and illegal, and makes it a punishable offence. The law also provides for a subsistence allowance to Muslim women who have been divorced through instant triple talaq, and for custody of their minor children. The act has been controversial, with some critics arguing that it may not be effective in protecting women's rights and may lead to further stigmatization of the Muslim community.
