Recently the Union Cabinet has cleared a bill that criminalises the Islamic practice of instant trip...........

Indian Polity Fundamental Rights

Recently the Union Cabinet has cleared a bill that criminalises the Islamic practice of instant triple talaq. Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding this?

1. Under this bill Muslim husband resorting to instant talaq can be jailed for up to three years.

2. This bill will deal with complaints against instant triple talaq across whole country.

Correct code:

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Important points of the Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill:

This bill makes instant triple talaq or talaq-e-biddat a criminal offence and a Muslim husband resorting to instant talaq can be jailed for up to three years.
This bill will deal with complaints against instant triple talaq across the country, except Jammu and Kashmir.
The Bill also provides for a subsistence allowance of a harassed Muslim woman and her dependent children and the custodial rights of minor children.
In August 2017, the Supreme Court passed a landmark judgement calling instant triple talaq as illegal and unconstitutional.