The Gauhati High Court rules that “Talaq-e-Hassan” is a valid form of divorce and can be registered under a forthcoming legal framework, according to reports from Indian outlets.
The court order addresses how the divorce is handled procedurally in light of the new Act. One report notes that the wife, despite notices being served, does not appear in court, and the judge indicates that she remains free to challenge the talaq-e-hassan divorce before an appropriate forum. The outlets emphasize the registration aspect of the court’s reasoning, while also underscoring that parties retain legal remedies to contest the divorce.
Overall, the coverage converges on the court’s legal position that the divorce form is recognized for registration purposes under the new law, while making clear that the absence of one party from the proceedings does not eliminate the opportunity to seek review or challenge through proper legal channels.
