Triple talaq is dead



Triple talaq.A very controversial  topic. The highly questionable practice,under Muslim Personal Law, allowing a man to divorce  his wife by merely repeating the word "Talaq" three times.That's not all. It could be done over phone, SMS or even by postal letter.



Implausible in modern times, but yes, a bitter fact of life for Muslim women, that is till today.



After several decades of wrangling,this issue has been finally laid to rest. Today, the Supreme Court ,in a landmark judgement that was passed by a judiciary panel representing all major faiths of India (probably to nullify the possible chance of religious bias), has decreed Triple talaq invalid and unconstitutional.




The  judiciary  panel  that  passed the verdict
by a majority of 3:2

For women like Shayara Bano(divorced by postal letter), Zahida(divorced by SMS) and Khadija(divorced on phone), this comes as a moment of retribution. Shayara Bano, divorced unceremoniously in 2015 by her husband when she was visiting her parents' house, was instrumental in challenging the legality before the Supreme Court and thus affecting a judgement that will affect Muslim society in an unprecedented way. 

Shayara  Bano after the historical verdict

Triple talaq was never Islamic. Would it surprise us to know that even in Islamic countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh,Iran among others,triple talaq was already illegal?


Triple  talaq was never  Islamic

India's enlightened judiciary, which has been proactive and impartial in these matters, is to be lauded.Lest it be insinuated that this is a hyper-feminist victory, we would do well to remember that the same Supreme Court, in July 2017, passed a judgment to prevent the misuse of Section 498 A (Contested divorce), a huge victory for many husbands and their families who were harrassed by their wives in the name of judicial proceedings against marital cruelty(fictitious in a huge number of cases).The law has to be equal for everyone, male or female, and divorce CANNOT be used as a harrassing, humiliating or money-making game.(http://www.livelaw.in/breaking-misuse-of-s-498a-sc-directs-to-form-family-welfare-committees-to-examine-each-cases-no-arrests-before-committees-report-read-new-guidelines)

More on that later. For the moment, I am putting forward some prominent news articles on the recent judgements regarding triple talaq:

http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/triple-talaq-unconstitutional-says-supreme-court-in-majority-verdict-1740381?pfrom=home-lateststories

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/triple-talaq-verdict-judgment-live-updates-supreme-court-all-india-muslim-board-instant-divorce-centre-polygamy-4807803/

http://www.firstpost.com/india/triple-talaq-verdict-live-supreme-court-to-decide-today-whether-practice-is-constitutionally-valid-3958989.html

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/triple-talaq-case-live-updates-supreme-court-on-muslim-divorce-practice/story-QcNCsaZDkvkgTcWJ02GPcK.html

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/supreme-court-bars-triple-talaq-for-6-months-until-parliament-legislates-on-issue/articleshow/60170130.cms

http://www.news18.com/news/judiciary/triple-talaq-verdict-live-pm-modi-hails-historic-judgment-says-it-grants-equality-to-muslim-women-1498021.html

http://zeenews.india.com/india/live-updates/triple-talaq-supreme-courts-verdict-live-updates-2035041

The image showing Muslim women celebrating the nullification of this antiquated law,says it all.This is their moment of victory, for which they have waited and campaigned for decades.

Muslim women  distributing sweets
after  the verdict

Campaign  against triple talaq

Triple talaq is dead, for once and for all.A huge relief for Muslim society, thanks to India's enlightened judiciary.


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