Triple talaq case in Paonta, accused held

Nahan, July 18

A case of triple talaq has been reported in the jurisdiction of Majra Police Station, under the Paonta Sahib subdivision. According to police sources, a complaint has been filed mentioning demands for dowry, domestic abuse and the illegal practice of triple talaq.

The complaint was formally registered at Majra Police Station, leading to the initiation of legal proceedings. Based on the details provided in the complaint, the police have filed a case under Section 85 and 115(2) of the Bhartiya Nahrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Section 4 of the Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Act, 2019.

Following the registration of the complaint, the police swiftly took action and arrested the accused person.

Deputy Superintendent of Police, Paonta Sahib, Aditi Singh informed, “Based on the complaint, we have arrested the 25-year-old accused husband, Shahrukh Khan. The police are currently investigating the allegations made by the wife. Further action will be taken following a detailed inquiry.”

The triple talaq law was enacted in India on September 19, 2018. The law criminalises the practice of a Muslim husband divorcing his wife by uttering ‘talaq’ three times. Under this legislation, police can arrest the accused husband without a warrant, and the law provides for both punishment and fines for the offense.