In landmark verdict, Supreme Court strikes down instant triple talaq, calls it unconstitutional
PM Modi on Tuesday hailed SC's ruling on triple talaq as 'historic'.
Aug 22, 2017, 23:05 PM IST
Triple Talaaq verdict evokes mixed reaction in Maharashtra
Muslim intellectuals and religious scholars on Tuesday gave a mixed reaction to the Supreme Court verdict on Triple Talaaq.
Aug 22, 2017, 20:31 PM IST
Pakistan, Egypt among 19 countries that have abolished triple talaq
Supreme Court cited laws from 19 countries which have abolished the practice of triple talaq.
Aug 22, 2017, 19:22 PM IST
Legislation on triple talaq should pass smoothly in Parliament - Here's how
Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the practice of triple talaq among Muslims.
Aug 22, 2017, 17:23 PM IST
Congress welcomes triple talaq ruling, hopes it is accepted by all
The Congress on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court ruling on triple talaq.
Aug 22, 2017, 16:25 PM IST
Triple talaq: Supreme Court allows Salman Khurshid to be amicus curiae
A five-judge Constitutional bench will begin in hearing of a batch of pleas challenging constitutional validity of 'triple talaq', 'nikah halala' and polygamy among Muslims from May 11.
May 03, 2017, 12:35 PM IST
Triple talaq, polygamy are 'patriarchal values', such practices impact dignity of Muslim women: Centre to Supreme Court
The AIMPLB today said that practice of triple talaq will be abolished in 18 months.
Apr 11, 2017, 12:26 PM IST
Triple talaq: AIMPLB says will do away with practice in 18 months, no need for govt intervention
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Tuesday said that practice of triple talaq will be phased out in eighteen months.
Apr 11, 2017, 10:46 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
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
Triple talaq row: AIMPLB vice president says divorce should have both husband, wife's consent
All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board president Shaista Ambar has demanded to abolish the triple talaq system.
Sep 10, 2016, 11:01 AM 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
SC asks Centre to file committee report on personal laws
A plea challenging Muslim practices like polygamy and 'triple talaq' has come up before the Supreme Court, which on Monday asked the government to file the report of a committee, set up during UPA rule to assess the personal laws relating to marriage, divorce, custody, inheritance and succession.
Mar 28, 2016, 19:11 PM 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 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
