triple talaq

The bill will be introduced in the Budget session of Parliament which begins on Monday.
The ordinance makes the practice of instant triple talaq by Muslim men a penal offence.
Sushmita Dev alleged PM Modi had created an atmosphere pitting Muslim women against Muslim men through the triple talaq law.
A united opposition led by the Congress demanded that the draft law be sent to a select committee for scrutiny.
The Congress and the BJP have issued whips to their members to be present in the House Monday and other parties have also asked their MPs to be present in full strength when the bill is taken up.
The activists have urged Rajya Sabha members to withdraw the bill and redraft it in the interest of Muslim women.
Congress accused the NDA government of getting the triple talaq bill passed in haste in the Lok Sabha.
The Opposition had demanded that the bill be sent to joint select committee for detailed study.
The Opposition demanded that the bill be sent to a joint select committee.