Section 1 of MWPRA : Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a Muslim man, residing in Mumbai, pronounces talaq thrice in one sitting to his wife, intending to instantly divorce her. This practice is known as 'triple talaq'. After the enactment of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, such an act by the husband would be illegal. Since the Act is in force across India, with the exception of Jammu and Kashmir, it would apply to this case in Mumbai. Additionally, even though the incident may have occurred after September 19, 2018, the Act would protect the rights of the Muslim woman as it is deemed to have been in effect since that date, making the triple talaq void and subject to legal consequences.