Supreme Court strikes down triple talaq: Read full text of the judgment here
The Supreme Court on August 22 rendered the practice of Triple Talaq unconstitutional
BS Web Team |
New Delhi
August 22, 2017 Last Updated at 14:32 IST
The Supreme Court by a majority verdict ruled on August 22 that the practice of divorce through triple talaq among the members of the Muslim community is "void", "illegal" and "unconstitutional". The apex court's 3:2 verdict held that the triple talaq is against the basic tenets of Quran.
Here is the full text of the Supreme Court 394-page judgment.