{"id":5872,"date":"2025-11-29T12:33:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T12:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asadmirza.in\/?p=5872"},"modified":"2025-11-29T12:33:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T12:33:03","slug":"supreme-court-signalling-constitutional-rethink-on-talaq-issue-has-wider-dimension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asadmirza.in\/?p=5872","title":{"rendered":"Supreme Court Signalling Constitutional Rethink On Talaq Issue Has Wider Dimension"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p class=\"pvc_stats all \" data-element-id=\"5872\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 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https:\/\/asadmirza.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-29-at-17.53.09-1-736x1536.jpeg 736w, https:\/\/asadmirza.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-29-at-17.53.09-1.jpeg 766w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"903\" data-id=\"5875\"  src=\"https:\/\/asadmirza.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-29-at-17.53.09-2-1024x903.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asadmirza.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-29-at-17.53.09-2-1024x903.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asadmirza.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-29-at-17.53.09-2-300x264.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asadmirza.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-29-at-17.53.09-2-768x677.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asadmirza.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-29-at-17.53.09-2.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kipnews.in\/newsdet.aspx?q=43742\n\">https:\/\/www.kipnews.in\/newsdet.aspx?q=43742<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/tryxyz.com\/article31364-Supreme-Court-Signalling-Constitutional-Rethink-on-Talaq-Issue-Has-Wider-Dimension\n\">https:\/\/tryxyz.com\/article31364-Supreme-Court-Signalling-Constitutional-Rethink-on-Talaq-Issue-Has-Wider-Dimension<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.punjabtodaynews.com\/talaq-once-again-in-focus\/\">https:\/\/www.punjabtodaynews.com\/talaq-once-again-in-focus\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent observations by a Supreme Court bench on the topic of Talaq, has yet again opened a Pandora box. The issue could be resolved once and for all if the Muslim jurists make a review of the practice in keeping with the modern times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On November 19, a Supreme Court bench questioned the legality and social impact of Talaq-e-Hasan, as practiced by Indian Muslim men. It particularly objected to husbands using lawyers to issue divorce notices and indicating the matter may be sent to a Constitution Bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bench questioned why lawyers or other individuals to engaged send Talaq-e Hasan notices on their behalf. The bench called it an affront to women&#8217;s dignity and asked why a husband who can approach a lawyer cannot directly communicate with his wife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In its observations, the Supreme Court signalled a possible constitutional rethink of Talaq-e-Hasan, but here it should be noted that different Personal Laws have a legal sanctity under Article 15 of the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going by the Supreme Court\u2019s latest observation, it becomes clear the apex court has not raised any questions about the legality of the Talaq-e Hasan, but the way the husband has communicated with his wife by engaging a third party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talaq in The Holy Qur`an<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To clarify any doubts as regards to different types of Talaq available to Muslim men, Islamic jurists &#8211; Muftis, note that in Surah Talaq, Ayat 1, Allah (SWT) first expresses His displeasure with Talaq and says that this act should be resorted to only when all options of reconciliation have been exhausted, further, it lays down the details of the whole process. Allah\u2019s displeasure on Talaq is also mentioned in Surah Nisa from Ayat 19 to 29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this regard it should be noted that the Holy Qur`an in Surah Baqarah verse 228 and 229, prescribes that after getting a Talaq, a woman has to go through the period of Iddat, before she could remarry.<br>This means that she can remarry only after the Iddat period is over and in between it gives a chance to the man to ponder over what he has lost, and if he has pronounced only one Talaq, then he can take his wife back during the Iddat period, without a second Nikah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the Iddat period is made obligatory. It has been proven by the medical science that a woman\u2019s body is cleaned of the DNA of her former husband during the Iddat period or between 84 to 90 days. So, if she remarries after Iddat then no question of any physical linkage with her former husband could be admissible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Types of Talaq<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, Islamic Fiqh (jurisprudence) details Talaq in two books, viz, firstly in Majmua-e Qawanin-e Islami, published by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (both in Urdu and English). In the book on pages 225 and 226, the correct manner of pronouncing a Talaq is given, which spells out that the Talaq should be pronounced only when the wife is not pregnant, not menstruating and the husband has not cohabitated with her since the last period, further in case of old women (in menopause) this condition will not apply.<br>The explanation further says that pronouncing more than one Talaq in a month is not permissible, or if the man is an inebriated condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, Qamus Al Fiqha (Vol 4), published by Mahad-ul Aali Al Islami, Hyderabad on page 349, describes the Talaq, as allowed by Islam;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talaq-Ahsan is the most preferred type of Talaq under Islam. Under Talaq-e Ahsan pronouncing the word Talaq, once is enough, following the conditions given above. If after the first pronouncement the Iddat period, usually 84 days passes away, then the Talaq is formalised and why it is preferred is due to the reason that even after the first pronouncement, a husband can take his wife back. But if he wants to take her back after the Iddat period, then a re-Nikah is required. This talaq is also known as Talaq-e Ba`in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To further elucidate, it would be pertinent to go through Message Of The Qur`an To Muslims by SSU Tabrez, wherein he has summarised the procedure for pronouncing divorce in the most acceptable manner according to the Holy Qur`an and Sunnah, as explained in Islamic Jurisprudence. He writes;<br>If the divorce seems to be the only option, it should be pronounced in a period in which the husband has not approached his wife after her menstruation, a single pronouncement should be made in the presence of two mature people as witness. Unless there are some serious reasons due to which she must leave, the woman shall continue to stay in the husband\u2019s house for a period of three menstruations, which is the waiting period for her, after the pronouncement of divorce. This waiting period during which the two are staying together but not having husband-wife relation provides them with a golden opportunity to reassess the situation and reconsider their decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, if they decide to mend the relationship, the husband can revoke his pronouncement (with a good intention) before the completion of three months of waiting period. He can do it by either physically approaching the wife or simply pronouncing it verbally. This decision should also be brought to the notice of two adult witnesses. If the husband stands by his decision, separation is established after the Iddat period. However, in future if they want to come together again, it is permitted after fresh Nikah only.<br>Further, even the second pronouncement of Talaq is revocable. And the process mentioned for reunion above will be followed. However, even after second reunion if the discord resurfaces and the divorce is pronounced for the third time, it is irrevocable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reforming the Talaq Practices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the duty of the Islamic scholars to come forward to condemn and forbid the unethical practices, which are against the spirit of Islam, introduced gradually by male chauvinists and groups, in this case lawyers, to serve their vested interests. On the other hand, Muslim scholars by sweeping the ills prevailing in Ummah under the carpet, are shying away from their prime responsibility of Nahi-&#8216;anil-Munkar (stopping from forbidden or unethical practices).<br>This further raises questions on how a Talaq should be pronounced, most Islamic jurists are of the view that preferably Talaq should be given in presence of a witnesses, but in almost all cases this act happens during private hours of the couple, so this might not be feasible.<br>But keeping in mind the displeasure of Allah over this act and keeping with times, it would be preferable if Muslim bodies like AIMPLB, try to make the presence of a witness being present, a compulsory advice. As it may give the irate husband another chance to reconsider his decision before pronouncing Talaq in presence of witnesses. Further, the Board should publish a booklet in all Indian languages, listing out the whole process in simple unconfusing language.<br>On its part it would be better if the Indian judiciary could empanel some Muftis \u2013 and depending on their guidance, the courts could base their decision instead of being exasperated by different Arabic words and sources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"pvc_stats all \" data-element-id=\"5872\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> &nbsp;36&nbsp;total views, &nbsp;1&nbsp;views today<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;36&nbsp;total views, &nbsp;1&nbsp;views today https:\/\/www.kipnews.in\/newsdet.aspx?q=43742 https:\/\/tryxyz.com\/article31364-Supreme-Court-Signalling-Constitutional-Rethink-on-Talaq-Issue-Has-Wider-Dimension https:\/\/www.punjabtodaynews.com\/talaq-once-again-in-focus\/ Recent observations by a Supreme Court bench on the topic of Talaq, has yet again opened a Pandora box. The issue could be resolved once and for all if the Muslim jurists make a review of the practice in keeping with the modern times. 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