Supreme Court Refuses Interim Ban on Talaq Via WhatsApp, Says Issue Needs Detailed Hearing

The Supreme Court declined to issue a blanket prohibition on pronouncing talaq through WhatsApp, email, or other electronic modes, observing that the matter requires a detailed hearing.

The Court is examining petitions questioning the constitutional validity of Talaq-e-Hasan and seeking a gender and religion-neutral framework for divorce.

The Bench stated that although it will not hesitate to act if any practice is found to violate constitutional ethos or fundamental rights, it must first hear all parties and assess the legal and constitutional issues involved.