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ActArchiveThursday, 1 August 2019

Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 - Triple Talaq Ban

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Summary
Criminalised instant triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat) with up to three years imprisonment and fine. Declared the practice void and illegal, providing maintenance and custody rights to affected Muslim women.
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedThursday, 1 August 2019
Affected Population~700 million women, 432 million in workforce gap
Key Numbers
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: 405 districts
Maternity benefit: Rs 5,000 under PMMVY
One Stop Centres: 733 across 35 states/UTs
20 million central + state government employees
Key Authorities
Ministry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCWPMOCabinet SecretariatDARPG
Key Stakeholders
WomenSHGsWomen EntrepreneursCivil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciary
Government Context
NDA IIBJP-led NDA
Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
2 changes recorded for this policy.
TypeSunday, 19 July 2026via historical
policy
act
SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Gender & Women
Gender & Women, Governance & Reform
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