Instant triple talaq: The proposed law, which empowers Muslim women, applies to instant triple talaq in “oral, written, electronic or any other form”. Instant triple talaq: The proposed law, which empowers Muslim women, applies to instant triple talaq in “oral, written, electronic or any other form”. Over three months after the Supreme Court “set aside” the practice of instant triple talaq or talaq-e-biddat, the Centre has drawn up a draft law which makes it a “cognizable and non-bailable” offence, punishable with three years jail and a monetary fine. The proposed law, which empowers Muslim women, applies to instant triple talaq in “oral, written, electronic or any other form”. Explaining the rationale behind the new law, sources said the practice of instant triple talaq has not stopped despite the Supreme Court order.

Source: Indian Express December 01, 2017 23:01 UTC