Triple Talaq: Counteract Perception among Definite Orientation to: Shayara Bano V. Union of India

Authors

  • Monika Jain Bar Council of India, New Delhi, India

Keywords:

Divorce, Practice, Talaq-E-Biddat, Triple Talaq, Muslim Women, India

Abstract

The new proposed Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill 2017 has raised the new questions, which were long exceptional to Human rights to Muslim women in India. It has not only criminalized the practice of instant triple talaq, but also signifies the government’s intrusion in defining the concept of Human right to Muslim women. Importantly, this development not only highlights an emerging Muslim women’s activism in India but also an appearance of Muslim women from within the society. On the other hand, demonstrates of criticisms is also on the rise up alongside the bill from different corners of the group of people, counting Muslim women’s groups. The talaq issue alone cannot comprise the center of justice to a certain extent the interaction of a variety of factors like Hindu factor, communal violence and the minor position of the Muslim community needs to take into enlightenment to appreciate Muslim women’s subject matter in India.

Author Biography

Monika Jain, Bar Council of India, New Delhi, India

Dr. Monika Jain

Senior Advocate

Bar Council of India, New Delhi, India

Published

2019-07-19