Illegal 'Talaq-E-Sunnat' Not Punishable As 'Triple Talaq': Kerala High Court

In a recent landmark decision, the High Court of Kerala has clarified crucial aspects of divorce under Muslim personal law and the implications of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 2019. This decision distinguishes between talaq-e-sunnat and talaq-e-biddat, and their respective legal consequences. Case Background: The case revolves around a dispute involving Mohammed Rafiq (petitioner) and Saira Banu (respondent). Mohammed Rafiq had pronounced talaq-e-sunnat, a form of…