Page 3 - Triple Talaq

In victory for govt, Rajya Sabha passes Bill to ban instant triple talaq

On paper, as many as 136 members should have opposed the Bill in a House of 241 members

Lok Sabha passes bill criminalising Triple Talaq after intense debate

Several amendments moved by the Opposition were defeated

Govt defends triple talaq bill in Lok Sabha, says must for gender justice

Govt said to allay fears that the proposed law could be misused, the government has included certain safeguards in it such as adding a provision of bail for the accused before trial

Letter to BS: BJP's move to abolish triple talaq is politically motivated

Remember, the BJP is a party opposed to women's entry into the Sabarimala temple despite the Supreme Court order

Parliament wrap: Oppn protest triple talaq in LS, is set to stall it in RS

While the bill will likely pass muster in the Lower House, it could get stymied in the Upper HOuse since JD(U), a BJP ally, and TRS are against it

Govt to introduce bill banning triple talaq in Lok Sabha on Friday

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, which has been listed in the Lok Sabha's agenda for Friday, will replace an ordinance issued in February by the previous NDA government

Explainer: Why govt's move to pass triple talaq Bill won't be an easy task

The opposition, as well as a few NDA allies, have said they want the Bill sent to a joint select committee

Triple Talaq: Patriarchy not just a 'women's issue', marriage no holy cow

From academic jargon, the word 'patriarchy' has come a long way in Indian public sphere. But it has a long way to go yet

Divorced from reason

In its current form, the triple talaq Bill is flawed

Opposition moves motion to refer 'triple talaq' bill to RS select committee

In the motion, Azad has also proposed the names of 11 Opposition members to be part of the Select Committee of the House

Triple talaq Bill stalled as Rajya Sabha adjourned till January 2

The Opposition demanded the Bill be referred to a select committee of the House for scrutiny

Triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha today; Congress, others set to oppose it

Under the proposed law, giving instant triple talaq will be illegal and void, and will attract a jail term of three years for the husband

SC declares Triple talaq unconstitutional; Good verdict, bad law?

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposed the ruling, arguing that the court had no business interfering in religious practices of a community

Congress issues whip, asks MPs to be present for Triple Talaq debate in LS

The Congress has said it is not against the legislation but certain provisions in the bill presented and has sought amendments

UP BJP to appoint 100 'triple talaq pramukhs' to help rehabilitate victims

The names will be finalised after Diwali followed by a survey in December to ascertain the total number of triple talaq victims in the state

Triple talaq ordinance against women and fundamental rights, says Owaisi

Supreme Court in its decision has not said anywhere that triple talaq is unconstitutional. Supreme Court said we set aside this, he said

President Ram Nath Kovind signs ordinance banning instant triple talaq

The government has said the measure was necessary as the practice of talaq-e-biddat was continuing unabated despite the Supreme Court last year striking it down

Cabinet approves ordinance to make instant triple talaq a criminal act

The Union cabinet is learnt to have cleared an ordinance to make the practice of instant triple talaq a penal offence, Law Ministry sources said Wednesday

UP man working in Saudi Arabia gives wife 'triple talaq' via SMS

Muslim women are still facing the brunt of this age-old practice despite the SC ban

Triple talaq bill to be tabled in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, IUML to move SC

A victim can also seek the custody of her minor children from the magistrate