Indian Polity PYQ 241 of 375 · The High Court and Subordinate Courts

Which High Court stated that the divorce, by saying ‘Talaq’ 3 times, is illegal?

  1. ACalcutta HC
  2. BAllahabad HC
  3. CBombay HC
  4. DPunjab HC

39thB.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994

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Correct answer: (b) Allahabad HC

Explanation

In Rahmatullah and Khatoon Nisa vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Others (1994), the Allahabad High Court held that a talaq given by saying “talaq” three times in a single sitting, with the intention of defeating the provisions of law, is illegal.

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