Triple talaq: SC refers matter to Constitution bench, hearing to start from May 11
The Supreme Court on Thursday referred various petitions on the Constitutional legitimacy of 'triple talaq' and polygamy in the Muslim community to the larger Constitutional bench.
Mar 30, 2017, 08:58 AM IST
If triple talaq is termed illegal, then soon Islam would cease to exist: AIMPLB to Supreme Court
The AIMPLB strongly opposed the pleas challenging triple talaq, 'nikah halala' and polygamy among Muslims in Supreme Court on Monday.
Mar 28, 2017, 09:31 AM IST
Dismiss all pleas challenging triple talak; PILs against Muslim Law Board not maintainable — AIMPLB tells SC
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has opposed the petitions filed on triple talaq stating that petitions against AIMPLB is not maintainable.
Mar 27, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
One million Muslims, with women in majority, sign petition against triple talaq
Several women have filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking the quashing of the triple talaq practice.
Mar 18, 2017, 09:33 AM IST
Centre submits issues in Supreme Court, questions practice of triple talaq; five-judge constitution bench to decide on matter
The Centre on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to examine whether the practice of 'talaq-e-bidat' (instantaneous triple talaq), 'nikah halala' and polygamy were in conformity with the right to equality before law.
Feb 17, 2017, 00:00 AM IST
Scrutiny of triple talaq is judicial legislation: AIMPLB to SC
A prominent Muslim body on Tuesday vehemently opposed the scrutiny of the practice of triple talaq, 'nikah halala' and polygamy by the Supreme Court.
Oct 18, 2016, 22:31 PM IST
'Triple talaq implicates injustice on Muslim women, has no relation with any religion'
Echoing the Centre`s stand on the triple talaq system, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday asserted that the controversial system implicates injustice on Muslim women and it has no relation with any religion.
Oct 08, 2016, 16:24 PM IST
Muslim women in Islamic countries enjoy more equality than in India: Maneka Gandhi
Muslim women in Islamic countries enjoy more equality than in India, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said on Friday reacting to the Centre's reply in Supreme Court on triple talaq where it favoured a relook on the law on constitutional grounds.
Oct 07, 2016, 23:54 PM IST
Centre opposes triple talaq, polygamy in SC, says no place for such practices in secular India
The central government on Friday opposed triple talaq, while filing its response in the Supreme Court.
Oct 07, 2016, 16:25 PM IST
Triple Talaq saves women from being murdered, polygamy ban encourages illicit sex: Muslim Board to SC
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board, in its counter affidavit filed in Supreme Court, said the contentious issue relating to Muslim practices of polygamy, triple talaq can`t be interfered with.
Sep 03, 2016, 14:19 PM IST
Zakir Naik dangerous, promotes 7th century Quranic texts on sex slaves, polygamy: Taslima Nasreen
She said that banning Peace TV won't stop people from becoming terrorists as there are many more dangerous stuff out there that incites people to kill.
Jul 11, 2016, 20:06 PM IST
Germany warns refugees against polygamy, child brides
Under Islamic law, men are allowed to take up to four wives.
Jun 14, 2016, 16:23 PM IST
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
Was forced to undergo six abortions by husband: Shayara Bano, who has challenged triple talaq practice in SC
Shayara Bano, who has filed a petition in the Supreme Court appealing for triple talaq to be declared unconstitutional, has said that her husband forced her to undergo six abortions.
Apr 19, 2016, 14:30 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
Ban oral, unilateral and triple talaq, urges central govt panel
A high-level committee set up by the Central government to review the status of women in India has reportedly recommended a ban on the practice of oral, unilateral and triple talaq (divorce) and polygamy - a demand already made by a majority of Indian Muslim women.
Mar 31, 2016, 13:10 PM IST
Muslim woman challenges triple talaq, nikah halala, polygamy; SC seeks Centre's response
The petitioner has alleged that her husband illegally divorced her after frequently subjecting her to cruelty.
Feb 29, 2016, 22:10 PM IST
Panel discussion on Gujarat High Court's decision over Polygamy in Muslims
Polygamy in Islam is followed by many Muslims.
Nov 06, 2015, 19:43 PM IST
Muslim men misinterpreting Quran to have more than one wife: Gujarat HC
The high court also stated that time has come for the country to embrace the uniform civil code as such provisions are in violation of the Constitution.
Nov 05, 2015, 23:47 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
