Legal update
Published
15 Sept 2026
Source date
14 Sept 2026
Gauhati High Court Upholds Validity of Talaq-E-Hassan, Directs Registration under Assam Act
Why it matters
The Gauhati High Court has held that Talaq-E-Hassan remains a valid form of divorce. The Court clarified that registration of such a divorce must be considered by the competent Marriage and Divorce Registrar under the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024.
Key points
- The Gauhati High Court ruled that Talaq-E-Hassan continues to be a valid form of divorce.
- The Court clarified that the registration of Talaq-E-Hassan must be sought before the competent Marriage and Divorce Registrar.
- Proceedings for registration fall under the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024.
What changed
Affirmed the legal validity of Talaq-E-Hassan and clarified the statutory authority responsible for registering such divorces in Assam.
Who it affects
Parties seeking dissolution of marriage through Talaq-E-Hassan in Assam and competent Marriage and Divorce Registrars under the 2024 Act.
Jurisdiction
Gauhati High Court
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