Supreme Court strikes down triple talaq: Read full text of the judgment here

The Supreme Court on August 22 rendered the practice of Triple Talaq unconstitutional

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BS Web Team New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 22 2017 | 2:37 PM IST

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The Supreme Court by a majority verdict ruled on August 22 that the practice of divorce through triple talaq among the members of the Muslim community is "void", "illegal" and "unconstitutional". The apex court's 3:2 verdict held that the triple talaq is against the basic tenets of Quran.

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Here is the full text of the Supreme Court 394-page judgment.



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