In force · As amended up to 2026-08
CHAPTER II
DECLARATION OF TALAQ TO BE VOID AND ILLEGAL
3. Talaq to be void and illegal.— Any pronouncement of talaq by a Muslim husband upon his wife, by words, either spoken or written or in electronic form or in any other manner whatsoever, shall be void and illegal.
4. Punishment for pronouncing talaq .— Any Muslim husband who pronounces talaq referred to in section 3 upon his wife shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Source: India Code