He further added that he would not remain silent on triple talaq as the issue is for the rights of women
The draft 'Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill' was sent by the Centre to the state governments for their views as the practice continued despite the Supreme Court striking it down.
Under the draft law, triple talaq in any form would be bad or illegal and void
India came to this decision late after predominantly Muslim countries such as Pakistan, Iran had outlawed the practice
With the stroke of a pen, SC made illegal a practice that over decades ruined lives of countless Indian Muslim women
Meeting of committee bears significance as it met for first time after SC verdict on triple talaq
The apex court held that the triple talaq was against the basic tenets of Quran
Supreme Court struck down the practice of Triple Talaq as 'unconstitutional' by a 3:2 majority
Modi said the judgement will serve as a powerful measure for women empowerment
This is a historic day for Muslim women, says Shayara Bano on triple talaq case
The Supreme Court struck down the Triple Talaq practice as 'unconstitutional' by a 3:2 majority
About 73.5%-or 1.5 lakh-divorced persons in the state are women.
NDA govt can legislate to outlaw Triple Talaq rather than asking SC to do it
Issues relating to rights of Muslim women must be decided by courts, says Heptulla
Several lawyers, including Ram Jethmalani attacked the practice on various constitutional grounds
The Supreme Court is expected to announce its verdict on the legality of triple talaq tomorrow
SC's Constitution bench had reserved its verdict on the constitutional validity of such practices
'Triple talaq', is legal, where the husband can separate from the wife by saying 'talaq' three times
He said it is not clear how many Qazis will abide by the advisory issued by personal law board
If Qazis can advise bridegrooms not to resort to Triple Tala: BJP