In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has clarified that while Khula — the right of a Muslim woman to seek a divorce from her husband — is a legitimate right under Islamic law, it cannot be unilaterally declared or executed without judicial sanction. The court emphasized that only a competent court of law has the authority to formally pronounce and effectuate a Khula. This decision came during a matter where a woman had claimed to have dissolved her marriage through a Khula without approaching the court. The bench observed that such a dissolution must be processed legally to ensure fairness, proper documentation, and protection of rights of both parties involved.