BENGALURU, India — A 32-year-old woman from Udupi has filed a police complaint against her husband, who is employed in Oman, alleging that he unilaterally issued a triple talaq, a practice that has stirred considerable debate in recent years. The woman claims that her husband, Mohammad Haris, sent a registered letter declaring the divorce, which she asserts took effect without her consent.
The couple, married on May 24, 2013, has a 10-year-old son. According to the complaint, the woman has faced ongoing harassment from her in-laws, who reside in the same household. She accused them of humiliating her and subjecting her to verbal abuse over minor disagreements. She said the tumultuous environment has led to frequent arguments with her husband, exacerbated by the negative influence of his family.
The conflict reached a boiling point in December, when the woman’s brother-in-law allegedly caused her emotional distress. Just a day prior, her husband reportedly sent the divorce notice to her residence, her workplace, and a local mosque, asserting the divorce without her agreement.
In addition to the allegations of triple talaq, the woman claims her husband has plans to remarry. Following her report, local authorities registered a case based on Sections 85 and 3(5) of the BNS and Section 4 of The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by women in similar situations, particularly surrounding the contentious issue of triple talaq, which has led to significant legal and social discussions in India. The practice, which allows a Muslim man to divorce his wife by articulating “talaq” three times, was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 2017.
As the case unfolds, it raises questions about the legal protections available to women in marriages where such practices are used unilaterally.
The woman’s plight underscores the necessity of legal reforms to safeguard women’s rights within marital contexts.
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