The Supreme Court today (March 25, 2019) dismissed a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the
Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Ordinance.
A Bench headed by
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and comprising of
JusticeDeepak Gupta dismissed the plea filed by a Kerala-based outfit Samastha Kerala Jamaithul Ulema, saying that it will not like to interfere. The ordinance which makes the practice of instant 'triple talaq' a punishable offence protects the rights of married Muslim women and prevent divorce by the practice of instantaneous and irrevocable ‘talaq-e-biddat’ by their husbands. The
ordinance was issued for the third time in less than a year on February 21, 2019, after
the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018(Triple Talaq Bill) lapsed, failing to get passed by the Rajya Sabha.
SC Agrees To Hear Pleas Challenging The Constitutional Validity Of triple Talaq Act, Issues Notice To Centre
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Aug 23, 2019
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