Women activists hail SC verdict on triple talaq

Women activists and women's rights organisations today hailed the Supreme Court verdict on triple talaq and termed it as a "historic step" in the empowerment of women.
The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal said the apex court verdict has empowered Muslim women who have been victims of the instant divorce system in the country.
"I think it is a historic decision. Since ages, this particular practice has been happening in India. There are various Muslim nations, which have banned the practice of triple talaq," said Maliwal.
The National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW) also welcomed the verdict as a crucial step towards women's equality and justice as enshrined in the Constitution.

NFIW also welcomes the fact that it has asked the central government to make a law against triple talaq within six months, a statement issued by the organisation said.
NFIW is disappointed to the fact that the Hon'ble SC has not said anything about the Muslim women's right to divorce which is very difficult and a very long drawn process. The process should be the same as for men, it said.

"We demand that the central government instead of limiting and targeting one community, use this opportunity to put an end to the injustice and discrimination involved in all religious personal laws against women.

"The Union government will have to ensure all rights including maintenance to every divorced woman in all religions," AIDWA said in a statement.
The All India Women's Democratic Association (AIDWA) also welcomed the judgement and said that it has always opposed the unilateral, arbitrary, irrevocable and instantaneous triple talaq, which has always adversely affected the lives of millions of Muslim women.
"This is a historic judgment and we look forward to more such victories for greater gender justice for all communities and for all women across the world.
"We congratulate all the women who brought this matter to the Supreme Court and to justice," Sandeep Chachra, Executive Director of ActionAid India said.

The Supreme Court by a majority verdict today ruled that the practice of divorce through triple talaq among Muslims is "void", "illegal" and "unconstitutional" and held that it is against the basic tenets of Quran.
Asking the government to enact a new law without harming the Sharia, she hoped that a new legislation will be brought without any pressure to ensure welfare and prosperity of Muslim women.