Don't be Misled: Talaq-e-Hasan is Not a Valid Divorce Mode

Talaq-e-Hasan, often mentioned in the context of triple talaq, is a common misconception among students. Many coaching institutes and notes claim it to be a valid mode of divorce, but that's just not true. In fact, the SC in Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum (1985) held Talaq-e-Hasan to be unconstitutional. This mode, which means 'good talaq', involves pronouncing talaq in installments with a three-month waiting period between each pronouncement. But even this, the SC held, is repugnant to the fundamental rights of the wife and is therefore invalid. Coaching institutes often get this wrong, claiming it as a valid mode. Don't get misled - Talaq-e-Hasan is not a valid mode of divorce in India.