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After getting a nod in Lok Sabha, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad tabled the contentious triple talaq bill for consideration and passage in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Law ensures justice for India's Muslim women

In India, the passing of the law by the BJP, otherwise seen as anti-minorities due to its Hindutva orientation, may be...

1 Aug 2019 12:00 AM IST

File photo of BJP workers welcoming PM Narendra Modi as he, along with BJP president Amit Shah, arrives at the party headquarters to celebrate the partys victory in the Lok Sabha elections in New Delhi (Photo: AP)

Aakar Patel | After decisive win in 2019, has govt run out of steam?

The listlessness shows in endless political campaigning conducted without much reference to performance, only to...

29 Nov 2022 12:05 AM IST

The Triple Talaq Bill has been passed in the absence of Congress and AIADMK lawmakers who staged a walkout minutes ahead of voting. (Representational Image | File)

Triple Talaq Bill stalled as Rajya Sabha adjourned after Oppn uproar

The upper house has been adjourned till January 2, 2019.

31 Dec 2018 3:02 PM IST

The apex court referred to the abolition of triple talaq in Islamic countries and asked why independent India could not get rid of it. (Photo: PTI)

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm ahead of debate on Triple Talaq Bill...

The upper house was adjourned till 2 pm after AIADMK members disrupted proceedings over the Cauvery River water issue.

31 Dec 2018 12:38 PM IST

Mr Sibal, supplemented by saying this (triple talaq) is something which is not permanent or immutable. (Representational image)

Triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha today

Showdown likely as Opposition parties are determined to refer it to a joint select panel, but govt wants to get it...

31 Dec 2018 5:04 AM IST

A five-judge bench of the apex court further observed that it would not hear polygamy issue along with the triple talaq case. (Representational Image)

Triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha tomorrow; Cong, others set to oppose...

Ruling BJP has issued a whip in RS asking its members to be present. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will table bill in...

30 Dec 2018 5:51 PM IST

One always remembers the person who molested you and we have written to the Law Ministry that one should be allowed to complain without any time limit, Maneka Gandhi told reporters. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Maneka Gandhi assures help after woman alleges triple talaq by man in...

The woman also sought External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's help in the matter.

29 Dec 2018 7:15 PM IST

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)

In RS, Opposition set to refer talaq bill to select panel

Sources said the numbers are stacked slightly in favour of the Opposition in the Upper House.

29 Dec 2018 1:46 AM IST

Rajnath Singhs statement assumes significance in the wake of actor Naseeruddin Shahs remarks in reference to the killing of a policeman in Bulandshahr earlier this month. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath targets Congress for opposing Triple Talaq Bill in Lok Sabha

Bill passed in LS proposes to make practice of instant Triple Talaq, punishable under IPC with the provision of 3 year...

28 Dec 2018 12:08 PM IST

The Triple Talaq Bill has been passed in the absence of Congress and AIADMK lawmakers who staged a walkout minutes ahead of voting. (Representational Image | File)

Bill criminalising triple talaq passed in Lok Sabha amid walkout

Govt rejects Opposition demand to refer it to a joint select committee.

28 Dec 2018 12:56 AM IST

Centre passed an ordinance imposing three year penalty on husband who gives triple talaq.

Lok Sabha passes Triple Talaq Bill after Congress, AIADMK walk out

The Bill was taken up in the House for debate amid uproar by opposition parties.

27 Dec 2018 7:18 PM IST

Speaking in Lok Sabha before moving the resolution, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the triple talaq bill, which seeks imprisonment for Muslim men accused of instant divorce, is not about politics but empowerment and justice for women. (Photo: File | Screengrab LSTV)

Triple talaq bill about justice: Govt as Oppn seeks bill be sent to...

Opposing the bill, Congress MP said real purpose of the bill was not to empower Muslim women but to 'penalise' Muslim...

27 Dec 2018 4:51 PM IST