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Triple talaq verdict: India committed to gender equality, SC says in minority judgement

India is committed to gender equality and eradication of discrimination on the basis of sex, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said in its minority verdict on the practice of triple talaq among Muslims.

Triple Talaq: Muslim Law Board's stand in Supreme Court rebuffs Quran, Constitution

If the Supreme Court declares the practice of instant triple talaq, which is given in one sitting, as illegal, the apex court's decision will still be as per the Quran

Let's debate Uniform Civil Code because we've long ignored real minorities

The secularism debate, which reflexively seeks a ban on any debate over Uniform Civil Code, fails to take into account that in the name of protecting Muslims or other minorities' rights, communal rights have been prioritized over human rights of individual within minority groups.

Jamaat-e-Ulema can intervene in matters regarding Muslim women's rights, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court contended that Muslim personal law was protected by the right to freedom of religion guaranteed under constitution

Polygamy not integral to Islam, govt rule barring it doesn't violate Article 25: SC

A government employee cannot take refuge under Article 25 of the Constitution dealing with right to profess religion, to challenge rule barring polygamy, the Supreme Court held today.