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Supreme Court Challenges Muslim Divorce Practices
Supreme Court demands Centre respond to plea challenging 'Talaq-e-Hasan' as unconstitutional.
In brief
Supreme Court demands Centre respond to plea challenging 'Talaq-e-Hasan' as unconstitutional. Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on whether 'Talaq-e-Hasan' violates constitutional rights under Muslim personal law. Originally reported by mint.
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a plea to frame guidelines governing all forms of 'talaq'.
Plea challenges 'Talaq-e-Hasan' validity
The plea also challenges the validity of 'Talaq-e-Hasan', a form of divorce where a Muslim man ends marriage by pronouncing 'talaq' once a month over three months.
Petition seeks uniform safeguards
The petition urges the Centre to frame uniform procedural safeguards and legally enforceable guidelines for all forms of 'talaq' under Muslim personal law.
Plea targets constitutional rights
The plea argues that 'Talaq-e-Hasan' violates Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Constitution by being discriminatory and arbitrary.
Historical context of 'Talaq-e-Hasan'
In 2017, the Supreme Court declared triple 'talaq' unconstitutional after finding it arbitrary and violative of women's fundamental rights.
What happens next
The Centre must respond to the Supreme Court's request within the legal timeline to address constitutional concerns about Muslim divorce practices.
The takeaway
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on whether 'Talaq-e-Hasan' violates constitutional rights under Muslim personal law.
