Cabinet approves re-promulgation of triple talaq ordinance

The Union Cabinet Thursday approved a proposal to re-promulgate the ordinance making the practice of instant triple talaq a criminal offence, sources said.

The earlier ordinance was to expire on January 22.

The first ordinance was issued in September last year.

A bill to convert the first ordinance into a law is pending in Rajya Sabha where the opposition has been resisting its passage.