In a case that may affect the current debate around ‘triple talaq’ a Muslim man in Jaipur let his friend rape his wife after a bet on the pretext of nikah halala. Nikah halala is a provision that mandates a woman to mandatorily consummate her marriage with another man if[Read More…]
Tag: triple talaq
Talking tough! Time to abolish triple talaq, says Venkaiah Naidu
Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday said it’s time the country should abolish this “gender discrimination”, in the light of principles of justice, dignity and equality. Triple talaq is anti-constitutional, against law, against the principles of democracy and anti-civilisation. This kind of opinion is on the rise. There is a[Read More…]
Mixed response over triple talaq
A passionate debate has emerged over the government’s stand to oppose the practice of “triple talaq” with some leading women politicians seeking its abolition, even as Muslim bodies accused the ruling dispensation of waging a “war” on their personal law. Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla refrained from giving her opinion on[Read More…]
“Will boycott Uniform Civil Code: Muslim Law Board on ‘triple talaq’ row
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has attacked Narendra Modi government over its announcement of bringing a Uniform Civil Law to end the triple talaq and polygamy practices. Hazrat maulana Wali Rahmani said, “We will oppose the Uniform Civil Code all over the country.” This comes in less than a[Read More…]
Dignity of women is not negotiable: Centre tells SC on ‘triple talaq’
The Centre on Friday informed the Supreme Court that it is opposed to the Muslim practice of triple talaq, describing it as “misplaced in a secular country.” The constitution allows Muslims, the biggest religious minority group in the country, to regulate matters such as marriage, divorce and inheritance through their[Read More…]
Muslim women’s group petition to ban Sharia courts
A Muslim women’s group demanded a complete ban on Sharia courts on Tuesday. They objected to “their function as a parallel judiciary in the name of mediation, conciliation, speedy and less expensive justice.” The group called Muslim Women’s Quest for Equality, has submitted an affidavit in the Supreme Court where[Read More…]
Triple talaq prevents men from killing wives: Muslim Law Board to Supreme Court
Asserting that “Personal laws of a community cannot be rewritten in the name of social reform,” the All India Muslim Personal Law Board defended the validity of triple talaq before the Supreme Court. Some of the arguments presented by the board drew a lot of flak as it said that[Read More…]