Triple Talaq (talak-e-biddat) – the Muslim law where men can divorce their wives simply by uttering the word “talaq” three times has left several women destitute. Supreme Court of India on Tuesday delivered a monumental order by 3-2 verdict, in response to petitions from seven Muslim women who had been divorced through triple talaq. Here are six things to know –
- Supreme Court ruled out the practice of instant Triple Talaq for six months
- It stated that talaq-e-biddat is in violation of articles 14,15, 21 and 25 of the Constitution
- The Apex Court asked the government to make a new law regarding the practice within six months
- If the government fails to make a law within six months, the court’s injunction will continue
- The bench comprised of five judges of different faiths deliberated for three months before issuing its order
- Around 20Muslim countries including neighbours Pakistan and Bangladesh have banned the practice
