“Triple talaq is a social issue and it should be resolved at that level,” he said. “More consultations should have taken place… if it comes up in the Rajya Sabha for passage, we will vote against the government,” he said. Earlier, Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar too had said that his party would oppose the Bill in the Rajya Sabha. The fresh Bill on triple talaq is likely to be introduced in the Budget session of Parliament that begins on Monday. Under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Ordinance, 2019, divorce through instant triple talaq will attract a jail term of three years.

Source: The Hindu June 14, 2019 16:30 UTC