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It is ironic that the BJP, when raising the issue of triple talaq, is claiming to speak for the interests of Muslim women when its leaders like Yogi Adityanath are busy demonising the Muslim community. (Representational image)

SC seeks Centre's response on PILs against polygamy, nikah halala

The bench said a fresh five-judge constitution bench would be set up to deal with the constitutionality of 'nikah...

26 March 2018 2:05 PM IST

A five-judge Supreme Court Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice JS Khehar will on Tuesday pronounce a verdict on pleas challenging the validity of triple talaq (divorce) in the Muslim community. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Contrast 'pre-nups' with a conditional 'nikahnama'

Most Muslim women are unaware of their right to stipulate conditions in their nikahnama.

29 Aug 2018 1:13 AM IST

In another case filed in the SC in July last year, two Kashmiri women argued that the states laws, flowing from Article 35A, had disenfranchised their children. (Representational image)

Law panel paper suggests alimony provision changes

The issue of uniform civil code is vast, and its potential repercussions, untested in India.,â€ the consultation paper...

1 Sept 2018 6:53 AM IST

The court also said that personal law may be applicable only within the purview of the Constitution adding that fatwa, which is contrary to the justice system is not valid. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Human rights cannot be violated in the name of triple talaq, says...

The court further said the basic and human rights cannot be exploited on the basis of gender.

9 May 2017 1:40 PM IST

She said her husband divorced her by tripe talaq six months ago over the phone. (Representational Image)

Muslim woman tries self-immolation over 'triple talaq'

The woman tried to immolate herself after sprinkling kerosene oil demanding registration of FIR against her husband...

12 May 2017 5:54 PM IST

Activists of Joint Movement Committee protest on the issue of triple talaq at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Is triple talaq part of 'enforceable' fundamental right to practice...

The bench said the issue of polygamy among Muslims may not be deliberated upon by it as this aspect is unrelated to...

11 May 2017 11:37 AM IST