""A Muslim man can delegate his power of pronouncing talaq to his wife or to any other person. However, such delegation does not deprive the husband of his own right to pronounce talaq." "However, polygamy meets social and moral needs and the provision for it stems from concern and sympathy for women," it had said. "Since polygamy is endorsed by primary Islamic sources, it cannot be dubbed as something prohibited," it said. "...polygamy is not for gratifying men's lust, it is a social need.

Source: Times of India May 16, 2017 20:23 UTC