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    Question

    In which of the following case the Supreme Court has

    held that the “three talaqs” would be treated as a “single talaq” and not a valid talaq;
    A Mohd. Ahmad Khan v. Shah BANO Begum (1985) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bai Tahira v. Ali Hussain (1979) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Shamim Ara v. State of UP (2002) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the case of Shamim Ara v. State of UP (2002), the Supreme Court of India held that the triple talaq (pronouncement of talaq thrice in one go) would be treated as a single talaq and not a valid form of divorce under the Muslim personal law. The court held that for a valid talaq, the husband must follow the procedure laid down in the law, which includes giving notice to the wife and waiting for a period of reconciliation. The court also held that the practice of triple talaq is against the principles of gender justice and equality enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

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