Twitter
Advertisement

3 more cases of triple talaq surface in UP

Three cases of such instant divorces (talaq-e-biddat) have surfaced in Uttar Pradesh.

Latest News
article-main
Representational picture
FacebookTwitterWhatsappLinkedin

Even as the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights of Marriage) Bill debate continues in the Rajya Sabha with the Congress insisting it be sent to a Select Committee, three cases of such instant divorces (talaq-e-biddat) have surfaced in Uttar Pradesh.

In one instance, Jahan Aara, married to Mohammed Adil Akhtar for 19 years and with two children in Khurmewali Gali in Rampur district, was divorced using the triple talaq. Earlier, Gul Afshan was pronounced triple talaq by her husband. At the time of tabling the Bill in Lok Sabha, Union Law Minister Ravi Shanker had mentioned her plight.

On Wednesday, Jahan Aara alleged that soon after her marriage, her husband beat her for not bringing adequate dowry. "I have been bearing their torture for the past 19 years despite my brothers paying him Rs 2 lakh," she alleged.

Recently, she was forced to go home to bring more money. After a few days, her husband came to her house and pronounced triple talaq before her parents. Jahan Aara has lodged a complaint with the police but no action has been initiated yet.

In a similar case of dowry harassment, after two years, Afreen (name changed) was reportedly given triple talaq and thrown out of the house by her husband. A resident of Baraut in Baghpat district, she has lodged a case with
the police.

Another victim is one Hushn Aara alias Gudiya, a resident of Lisadi Gate in Meerut , who was given a triple talaq by her husband Aqeel for giving birth to a girl child. He has since remarried, but she is yet to see
any action being taken against him.

"Our hands are tied as we have no law to make a case for pronouncing triple talaq," said a senior ADG rank police officer.

Find your daily dose of news & explainers in your WhatsApp. Stay updated, Stay informed-  Follow DNA on WhatsApp.
Advertisement

Live tv

Advertisement
Advertisement