Triple Talaq Verdict

Triple talaq verdict: Need for stringent law for financial security of divorced women says Shah Bano's daughter

The Supreme Court's verdict on triple talaq will help the poor and illiterate women, but a stringent law is needed for the financial security of the community's divorced women, says Siddiqua Begum

SC verdict on triple talaq not the game changer Muslim women were looking for; it fails to alter gender dynamics

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court passed a landmark judgment on the practice of talaq-e-biddat or instant triple talaq, calling it “manifestly arbitrary” and against the basic tenets of Islam".

SC verdict on triple talaq, a legal reading: Judgment welcome, but doesn't address sex discrimination

While the majority judges agreed on the outcome of striking down instantaneous triple talaq as unconstitutional, they took two different routes to arrive at that outcome.

Supreme Court decision on triple talaq: Where do political parties stand on archaic Muslim divorce law?

In the SC's verdict on triple talaq the minority asked the Centre to bring in legislation on the issue. Here is the stance taken by various parties on the issue.

Triple Talaq verdict: Courts can't direct for legislation when religion is pitted against constitutional rights, says SC

Justice Joseph also noted in his verdict that to freely profess, practice and propagate religion of one's choice is a fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution.

SC decision on triple talaq highlights: BJP claims credit for judgement, says political will led to decisive ruling

The Supreme Court would on Tuesday pronounce a historic judgement on the controversial issue of whether the practice of 'triple talaq' among Muslims is fundamental to the religion.

Triple talaq verdict: Arun Jaitley lauds judgment as victory for crusaders of progressive personal laws

Arun Jaitley said the verdict is the law of the land now and a great victory, lauding the Supreme Court ruling that declared triple talaq unconstitutional

Triple talaq verdict: Maneka Gandhi hails SC judgement, calls it 'giant' step for women

Minister of Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi on Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court ruling on triple talaq, saying it was "a giant step for women".