In Surat, a non-resident Indian (NRI) is facing serious legal consequences after allegedly issuing “triple talaq” to his wife via a video message from London. Faisal Patel, originally from Navsari, has been accused of both physical and mental abuse against his wife. The Lalgate police have filed charges against Patel under Sections 498A, 323, and 504 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along with pertinent sections of The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019.
The victim, who had previously been married to a man from Navsari in 2006 and had three children with him, divorced in 2018. She later married Faisal Patel, a resident of Dabhel village in Navsari, in February 2020, according to their community’s customs. However, their marriage took a troubling turn when Patel began withholding financial support and subjected her to physical abuse over minor issues, including cooking.
Patel frequently traveled to London due to his UK visa, where he reportedly maintained relationships with other women and had a separate family. When the victim confronted him about his activities, Patel allegedly sent her a video in April, where he pronounced “triple talaq.” Following the receipt of the video, she observed the mandatory ‘iddat’ period of three months. Upon its conclusion, she reported the matter to the Lalgate police station on September 3, leading to the registration of a formal FIR on September 7.
