Muslim Law
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Assam’s repeal of Muslim marriage act will not curb child marriage – but could pressure Muslims
Muslim marriages must now be registered not by qazis but by officers appointed under the Special Marriage Act.
Vineet Bhalla
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In Assam, Muslim women cautiously welcome move to outlaw polygamy
Many, though, fear it will be another stick to criminalise the community.
Rokibuz Zaman
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Sharia courts divide opinion even among Muslims – but they are not a parallel justice system
Darul Qaza, which the All India Muslim Personal Law Board wants to have in every district, is essentially an arbitration council whose verdicts are not binding.
Faisal Fareed
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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Muslim personal law board says triple talaq bill will make divorce illegal
An AIMPLB spokesperson claimed that the board was not against the law, but wanted to get rid of the flaws in it.
Scroll Staff
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By striking down instant talaq, Supreme Court reiterates its powers to set aside arbitrary laws
In an eloquent judgment, Justice Rohinton Nariman said courts have the duty to protect citizens from arbitrary lawmaking.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Triple talaq case: Model nikahnamas exist, but most brides have no say in their marriage contracts
The Muslim Personal Law Board claims that wives can protect themselves from triple talaq through their nikahnamas, but does this ideal work on the ground?
Aarefa Johari
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Women's activist Nikhath Fathima explains why she quit Muslim personal law board
The member of the board's Chennai chapter resigned as a result of differences on triple talaq.
Jyoti Punwani
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Triple talaq: The Muslim Law Board’s affidavit in the Supreme Court has a few positives for women
But these are buried beneath the Board’s unashamed defence of instant triple talaq on the ground that it prevents women from being murdered by their husbands.
Flavia Agnes
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Banning the burkini reinforces a single story about Muslim women – they need saving
It may be politically convenient, but the ban by some French cities on the burkini bathing assumes all Muslim women view covered clothing in the same way.
Pina Sadar, The Conversation
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Silent reform in courtrooms is already ending the patriarchal stranglehold on Islam
A response to recent articles published on Scroll.in on the debate on triple talaq in India.
A Faizur Rahman
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Triple talaq: Silent reform in courtrooms isn’t enough to end the patriarchal stranglehold on Islam
A response to lawyer Flavia Agnes’ criticism of the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan's campaign to end triple talaq.
Javed Anand
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Meet the ordinary Muslim women fighting an extraordinary case against triple talaq in India
Shayara Bano, Afreen Rahman and the women of the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan are at the forefront of a social reform movement in the Muslim community.
Aarefa Johari
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad