New Delhi: In a shocking violation of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, a woman from Sundar Nagari, North-East Delhi, was allegedly divorced by her husband over a WhatsApp call and immediately blocked, reigniting concerns about the misuse of triple talaq despite stringent legal provisions.
Incident Details
The 27-year-old woman tied the knot with Asif Ali from Hapur, Uttar Pradesh on 22 April 2025, following Muslim marriage customs. However, soon after their marriage, domestic disputes began to escalate. According to the victim, roughly a year ago, Asif left her at her parental home and never returned.
Despite her continuous efforts to reconcile, the husband had blocked her number, cutting off all communication. On 30 January 2026, around 7:26 PM, she called him on WhatsApp to discuss returning home. Allegedly, Asif refused to reconcile and pronounced “talaq, talaq, talaq” three times over the call before blocking her on WhatsApp as well.
Police Action
The distressed woman contacted the PCR on 1 February, but due to her emotional state, a formal statement was not recorded immediately. On 3 February, she approached Nand Nagari Police Station to file her complaint, and a case has now been registered under Section 4 of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019. Investigations are ongoing.
Legal Context
Under Indian law, triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat) is illegal and a cognizable offense, carrying a penalty of up to three years imprisonment. Experts say such cases not only violate women’s rights but also highlight the challenges of enforcing legal safeguards in domestic disputes.
Authorities have urged women facing similar situations to report violations immediately, emphasizing that technology cannot be misused to circumvent the law.
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