Muslim personal law

Muslim woman, divorced through speed post, moves Supreme Court against 'triple talaq'

AIMWPLB president Shaista Ambar has called for nullifying the triple talaq system.

May 18, 2016, 15:52 PM IST

Triple talaq is un-Islamic and evil practice: AIMWPLB president Shaista Ambar

Talaq-e-bidat is a Muslim man divorcing his wife by pronouncing more than one talaq in a single tuhr.

Apr 15, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

SC asks Centre's response on Muslim personal law petition

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to file before it the report of a committee which was constituted earlier to look into the aspects of personal laws relating to marriage, divorce and custody prevalent in various religious minorities, including Muslims.

Mar 28, 2016, 13:09 PM IST

Muslim women deprived of rights enshrined in Islam: Kerala HC judge

Justice B Kemal Pasha of the Kerala High Court sparked a controversy last week when he said Muslim women were being deprived of the rights enshrined in Islam.

Mar 10, 2016, 12:35 PM IST

Taslima hails Kerala judge for asking 'why Muslim women can't have many husbands'

Justice Pasha said that Muslim personal laws are heavily loaded against women. 

Mar 07, 2016, 19:47 PM IST

Muslim personal law can't be subjected to scrutiny by Supreme Court: Jamiat-Ulama-i-Hind

Powerful body of Muslim cleric, Jamiat-Ulama-i-Hind on Friday opposed the Supreme Court decision to take up the matter relating to marriage and divorce rights of Muslim women.

Feb 06, 2016, 09:36 AM IST

Panel discussion on Muslim women being subjected to gender discrimination

Has Muslim personal law gone against Muslim women? Why are Muslim women falling prey to gender discrimination in a country where everyone has equal rights?

Oct 29, 2015, 20:19 PM IST

SC to examine Muslim Personal Law, may consider banning polygamy

The SC has asked the CJI to constitute an "appropriate bench" to examine the question as to whether Muslim women are facing gender discrimination in cases of divorce.

Oct 29, 2015, 14:28 PM IST

Child Marriage Prohibition Act applies to Muslims too: Gujarat HC

The Gujarat High Court has ruled that Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) will apply to a Muslim person too, saying that those who obstructed changes in the Muslim personal law harmed the community's interests.

Sep 25, 2015, 20:06 PM IST