Triple Talaq Debate
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Supreme Court agrees to examine validity of triple talaq law, issues notice to Centre
The court was hearing petitions filed by a Muslim religious group from Kerala, a philanthropic organisation, and an Islamic scholar.
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Triple talaq bill is a ‘complete charade’ and against minorities, say civil society members
The statement also criticised the ineffectiveness of the Opposition, which was unable to stop the bill from being passed.
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Triple talaq bill to be tabled in Rajya Sabha today, likely to face hurdles
The BJP issued a whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House on Tuesday.
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Triple talaq bill likely to be tabled in Lok Sabha today
Opponents of the bill contend that a penal provision cannot be introduced in a domestic matter that is civil in nature.
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Congress and Janata Dal (United) to oppose triple talaq bill in Parliament
The JD(U), which is a member of the NDA in Bihar, said the controversy surrounding the practice of triple talaq should be resolved by society.
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Triple talaq bill: SC dismisses petitions challenging re-promulgation of ordinance
The top court was informed that the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Second Ordinance, 2019, was not approved by the Rajya Sabha.
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Triple talaq bill will be used as weapon against minorities, says Akhilesh Yadav
The Samajwadi Party chief follows the Union Cabinet’s decision to re-issue the draft law.
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Triple talaq: Arun Jaitley calls Congress promise to scrap legislation a ‘retrograde step’
Jaitley said former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi had made a ‘monumental mistake’ by overturning the Shah Bano judgement.
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Triple talaq: Centre promulgates ordinance again after failing to get Rajya Sabha’s approval
The government had first promulgated the ordinance in September, but could get a law to replace it passed only in the Lok Sabha.
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Triple talaq bill: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says dialogue, not interference, is the way forward
He also said his party, the Janata Dal (United), wants the Ram temple matter to be settled by the court.
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Triple talaq bill: Senior JD(U) leader says party will vote against draft law in its current form
Bashistha Narain Singh said the BJP, his party’s ally, should not have rushed to introduce the draft law in Parliament.
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Feminist or communal? Watch the best speeches from the Lok Sabha’s vigorous triple talaq debate
Speeches from the debate were widely shared on social media, showing a new interest in Parliamentary proceedings in India.
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