TALAQ UNDER MUSLIM LAW: A COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL ANALYSIS OF DIVORCE, CLASSIFICATIONS, JUDICIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AND GENDER JUSTICE

AUTHOR – YASIR KHAN, AUTHOR AT JAGRAN LAKECITY UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – YASIR KHAN, TALAQ UNDER MUSLIM LAW: A COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL ANALYSIS OF DIVORCE, CLASSIFICATIONS, JUDICIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AND GENDER JUSTICE, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (6) OF 2026, PG. 518-527, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

The notion of talaq within Muslim law signifies the termination of marriage initiated by the husband, embodying both religious doctrines and legal interpretations found in Islamic jurisprudence. This study investigates the historical development, classifications, and procedures associated with talaq, including talaq-e-ahsan, talaq-e-hasan, and talaq-e-biddat (triple talaq). It delves into the tension between the husband’s unilateral authority and the growing focus on gender justice and equality in contemporary legal frameworks. Through an analysis of judicial rulings and legislative changes, particularly in India, the research underscores the evolution of talaq from a solely religious act to a regulated legal procedure that ensures fairness and safeguards women’s rights, highlighting the socio-legal ramifications and current discussions related to Muslim personal law.