UP Govt announces Pension for Triple Talaq Victims

UP Govt announces Pension for Triple Talaq Victims
Question: What amount of annual pension has been announced by the UP Government to Tripple Talaq victims?
(a) 6000
(b) 8000
(c) 10000
(d) 4000
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
  • On 29 December 2019,Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath  announced to give a pension of Rs 6,000 per annum to victims of Triple Talaq.
  • This new initiative will ensure easiness to victims of triple talaq and women abandoned by their husbands by giving Rs 500 per month as pension.
  • The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 declares the practice of Triple Talaq as illegal, unconstitutional and made it punishable.
  • The Act makes declaration of talaq a cognizable offence, attracting up to three years’ imprisonment with a fine.
  • A cognizable offence is one for which a police officer may arrest an accused person without warrant.

Links:

https://www.india.com/news/uttar-pradesh-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-annual-pension-of-rs-6000-for-triple-talaq-victims-3893048/