Gauhati High Court Upholds Talaq‑E‑Hassan as Valid Divorce Form
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Gauhati High Court ruled that the Islamic divorce procedure known as Talaq‑E‑Hassan is a legitimate form of divorce under Indian law. The court directed a petitioner to register the divorce with the Marriage and Divorce Registrar in Barpeta, following the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorce Act, 2024. This decision clarifies that the practice is not prohibited and ensures compliance with the new state legislation. QUOTE: "Talaq‑E‑Hassan is a valid form of divorce not prohibited in the country" — Deccan Herald
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 25% center, 25% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Gauhati HC Holds Talaq-E-Hassan Valid, Directs Registration Under 2024 Assam Law — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- 'Talaq-E-Hassan' valid form of divorce, to be registered under new Act: Gauhati HC — Deccan Herald (center)
- Gauhati High Court says ‘talaq-e-hassan’ is a valid form of divorce — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- 'Talaq-E-Hassan' valid form of divorce, to be registered under new Act: Gauhati HC — The Hindu (left-leaning)