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Cabinet clears Triple Talaq Bill

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December 15, 2017

The Cabinet clears the Triple Talaq Bill making it a criminal offence.

The government intends to get the statute passed in the Winter Session of Parliament which began today. The session concludes on January 5.

The bill piloted by the law ministry stems from the recent Supreme Court verdict banning instant divorce.

In a landmark verdict in August this year, the Supreme Court by a majority of 3:2 today ruled that the practice of divorce through triple talaq among Muslims is “void”, “illegal” and “unconstitutional”.

The apex court held that the triple talaq is against the basic tenets of Quran.(Agencies)

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