In big win for Muslim women, Lok Sabha passes Triple Talaq Bill criminalising instant divorce
The Bill was passed by Voice Vote. The Triple Talaq Bill criminalises the practice of instant divorce by Muslim men and seeks jail term for the guilty.
Jul 25, 2019, 19:11 PM ISTUnion Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad appeals to Sonia Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee and Mayawati to help pass triple talaq bill
The Lok Sabha had on December 28, 2017, passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill making instant triple illegal with up to three years in jail for the husband.
Jun 25, 2018, 19:44 PM ISTTriple talaq bill: Arun Jaitley slams Congress, calls its support in Lok Sabha 'sham'
Union Minister Arun Jaitley slammed the Congress on Wednesday over the triple talaq bill and said that it does not want the bill to be passed in the Rajya Sabha.
Jan 03, 2018, 18:28 PM ISTTriple talaq bill: Govt hopes for consensus in Rajya Sabha, Congress has reservations
The government on Tuesday said it is in talks with the Congress for ensuring smooth passage of the triple talaq Bill in the Rajya Sabha.
Jan 02, 2018, 16:57 PM IST