Question

Conclusion on triple talaq

Answer 1

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Muslims in India are categorized into two main sects, Shias and Sunnis. India comprises of a majority of Sunnis who recognize the practice of ‘Talaq-e-biddat’ i.e. Triple Talaq, whereby, a Muslim man may arbitrarily and whimsically break his marital ties without making any attempt of reconciliation with his wife. Recently on 22.08.2017, the Supreme Court of India in a judgment, Shayara Bano Vs. Union of India, by a majority of 3:2, has set aside this arbitrary and discriminative practice of Triple Talaq in India based on the following logic and reasoning.