Supreme Court Agrees To Form Constitution Bench To Hear Cases Challenging Validity Of Polygamy & Nikah Halala In Muslim Personal Law
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Agrees To Form Constitution Bench To Hear Cases Challenging Validity Of Polygamy & Nikah Halala In Muslim Personal Law

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The Supreme Court, on Thursday, agreed to reconstitute a Constitution Bench for hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the practice of polygamy and Nikah Halala allowed by Muslim personal law. Eight petitions challenging these practices were previously listed before a 5-judge bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee, Hemant Gupta, Surya Kant, MM Sundresh and Sudhanshu Dhulia. Chandrachud, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice J.B. Pardiwala that since Justices Indira Banerjee and Hemant Gupta have retired, a new Constitution Bench be formed for hearing the batch of pleas. The petitions have been filed by few Muslim women Naisah Hasan, Sabnam, Farjana, Sameena Begum and also advocates Ashwini Upadhyay and Mohsin Kathiri challenging the constitutional validity of the polygamy and nikah-halala.

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Same-sex marriage: Supreme Court rejects review petitions on judgment, says 'no error'
2 months, 1 week ago

Same-sex marriage: Supreme Court rejects review petitions on judgment, says 'no error'

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a batch of petitions seeking review of its judgement by which it had denied to recognise same-sex marriage, noting that there was no "error apparent" and no "interference is warranted". No unqualified right to marriage: SC A five-judge Constitution bench led by then CJI Chandrachud on October 17, 2024, refused to accord legal backing …

Marriage Equality Case| New Bench Of Supreme Court To Consider Review Petitions On January 9
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Marriage Equality Case| New Bench Of Supreme Court To Consider Review Petitions On January 9

Live Law  

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

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Live Law  

The petitions seeking review of the judgment refusing to recognize same-sex marriages are listed in the Supreme Court on July 10. Notably, the review petitions will be considered by a new bench composition since two judges of the 5-judge bench which delivered the judgment- Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and S Ravindra Bhat- have since retired.Justices Sanjiv Khanna and BV Nagarathna …

Supreme Court to consider pleas seeking review of same-sex marriage verdict
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court to consider pleas seeking review of same-sex marriage verdict

India Today  

The Supreme Court will consider the petitions filed challenging the landmark verdict on same-sex marriage on Wednesday, July 10. The petitions will be evaluated by a specially constituted five-judge bench including Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Hima Kohli, BV Nagarathna, and Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha. Justices Sanjiv Khanna and BV Nagarathna have replaced Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul …

Supreme Court Transfers To Itself Petition In HC Challenging Validity Of Shariat Act & Polygamy In Muslim Personal Law
1 year ago

Supreme Court Transfers To Itself Petition In HC Challenging Validity Of Shariat Act & Polygamy In Muslim Personal Law

Live Law  

The Supreme Court transferred to itself the pending PIL before the Allahabad High Court challenging the validity of the Muslim Personal Application Act, 1937, and seeking a declaration that Section 494 IPC is ultra vires to the Constitution of India. In March last year, the High Court Bench of Justices Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Subhash Vidyarthi issued a notice to …

Although Islamic Law Allows Polygamous Marriage, Husband Must Treat All Wives Equally: Madras High Court Allows Dissolution of Marriage By First Wife
1 year, 2 months ago

Although Islamic Law Allows Polygamous Marriage, Husband Must Treat All Wives Equally: Madras High Court Allows Dissolution of Marriage By First Wife

Live Law  

The Madras High Court recently observed that although Islamic Law allowed a husband to have polygamous marriages, he was obligated to treat all the wives equally. The bench of Justice RMT Teekaa Raman and Justice PB Balaji thus confirmed a family court order allowing dissolution of marriage finding that the husband had treated the wife with cruelty by not treating …

Same Sex Marriage- 'Parliament Has Power To Legislate On Marriage & Divorce, How Far Can Courts Go?': CJI DY Chandrachud Asks Petitioners
1 year, 10 months ago

Same Sex Marriage- 'Parliament Has Power To Legislate On Marriage & Divorce, How Far Can Courts Go?': CJI DY Chandrachud Asks Petitioners

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today reminded the petitioners seeking legal recognition of queer marriages in India that Parliament is empowered to legislate on the subject of marriage and divorce and therefore inquired as to the scope of interference by the Supreme Court in such matters. Guruswamy submitted that petitioners do not seek any special treatment but, a mere …

After a Brief Gap, 5-Judge Bench of Supreme Court Resumes Hearing Same-sex Marriage Pleas
1 year, 10 months ago

After a Brief Gap, 5-Judge Bench of Supreme Court Resumes Hearing Same-sex Marriage Pleas

News 18  

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‘These aren’t just physical relation’: CJI’s top statements on same-sex marriage
1 year, 11 months ago

‘These aren’t just physical relation’: CJI’s top statements on same-sex marriage

Live Mint  

Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud is heading the five judge bench hearing the arguments on legalisation of same-sex marriage. Every evening I ask what is the filing and how much is the disposal,” he said Here are top statements made by the CJI -Just in the case of heterosexual couples now with the spread of education, the pressures of …

'When the Hindu Code came...': Petitioners on Day 2 of same-sex marriage hearing in Supreme Court | Top 5 quotes
1 year, 11 months ago

'When the Hindu Code came...': Petitioners on Day 2 of same-sex marriage hearing in Supreme Court | Top 5 quotes

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday resumed its hearing on the issue of recognising “same-sex marriage”. “The State should come forward and provide recognition to same-sex marriage,” senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing one of the petitioners, argued before the Supreme Court that “the State should come forward and provide recognition to same-sex marriage.” Meanwhile, Solicitor General Tushar …

Same Sex Marriage Issue Cannot Be Decided Without Hearing All States And UTs: Centre To Supreme Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Same Sex Marriage Issue Cannot Be Decided Without Hearing All States And UTs: Centre To Supreme Court

Live Law  

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Same Sex Marriage- Supreme Court Constitution Bench Hearing-DAY-2- LIVE UPDATES
1 year, 11 months ago

Same Sex Marriage- Supreme Court Constitution Bench Hearing-DAY-2- LIVE UPDATES

Live Law  

A constitution bench of Supreme Court will continue hearing batch of petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriage in India.On the first day of the hearings in the batch of petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriage in India, the primary arguments raised before the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court pertained to marriage being a way to help assimilate. …

SC Constitution Bench Begins Final Hearing of Petitions on Same-sex Marriage; Explaining The Legal Lexicon
1 year, 11 months ago

SC Constitution Bench Begins Final Hearing of Petitions on Same-sex Marriage; Explaining The Legal Lexicon

News 18  

A Constitution bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, and justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, PS Narasimha, and Hima Kohli on Tuesday began the final hearing of a bunch of petitions seeking to legalise same-sex marriage. The apex court in its order referring the petitions to the Constitution bench stated: “Having due …

Constitution Bench formed in same-sex marriage case
1 year, 11 months ago

Constitution Bench formed in same-sex marriage case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on April 15, 2023 announced the formation of a new Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud to hear a series of petitions seeking legal recognition of same sex marriages. In the previous hearing, the Chief Justice had taken care to soothe the government’s anxiety about how same sex unions may “affect” the Indian …

Same-Sex Marriage Recognition : Supreme Court Notifies Composition Of 5-Judge Bench Hearing Marriage Equality Petitions
1 year, 11 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Recognition : Supreme Court Notifies Composition Of 5-Judge Bench Hearing Marriage Equality Petitions

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has notified the composition of the 5-judge bench which will hear a bunch of petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriage.The bench will have - Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha. The Supreme Court has notified the composition of the 5-judge bench which …

SC to set-up a new constitution bench to hear pleas against Nikah-Halal, polygamy
1 year, 11 months ago

SC to set-up a new constitution bench to hear pleas against Nikah-Halal, polygamy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it will set up a new 5-judge Constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy and Nikah halala prevailing among the Muslims as Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice Hemant Gupta who were part of the earlier five-judge bench have since retired. Chandrachud after a mentioning by PIL petitioner …

New SC Bench to Be Set Up to Hear Pleas Challenging Polygamy, 'Nikah Halala'
1 year, 11 months ago

New SC Bench to Be Set Up to Hear Pleas Challenging Polygamy, 'Nikah Halala'

News 18  

The Supreme Court said Thursday it will set up a fresh five-judge Constitution bench at an “appropriate stage” to hear pleas challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy and ‘nikah halala’ among Muslims. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala was urged by lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay, who has filed a PIL on the issue, …

5-judge Constitution Bench to decide if same-sex marriages can be legal
2 years ago

5-judge Constitution Bench to decide if same-sex marriages can be legal

The Hindu  

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Supreme Court directs Defence Ministry to file note on arrears due under One Rank One Pension scheme The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Ministry of Defence to file a three-page note specifying the exact quantum of arrears due to be paid under the One Rank One Pension scheme, while noting …

Supreme Court refers pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriages to five-judge constitution bench
2 years ago

Supreme Court refers pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriages to five-judge constitution bench

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday referred the pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriages to a five-judge constitution bench for adjudication, saying the issue is of “seminal importance”. Thus, we direct the matter be placed before a five-judge Constitution bench,” said the bench, also comprising Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala. The court posted the matter for arguments …

SC refers legal validation of same-sex marriages to five-judge constitution bench
2 years ago

SC refers legal validation of same-sex marriages to five-judge constitution bench

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday referred the pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriages to a five-judge constitution bench for adjudication, saying the issue is of "seminal importance". A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said the submissions on the issue involve an interplay between constitutional rights on the one hand and special legislative enactments, including …

Same-sex marriage to be legal in India? Here’s what Supreme Court said
2 years ago

Same-sex marriage to be legal in India? Here’s what Supreme Court said

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on heard the arguments on the plea seeking legal validation of same-sex marriages in India. The Supreme Court noted that legalising same sex marriage in India is a ‘seminal Issue’ and noted that a constitution bench of five judges would further make a decision on the plea. “Issue concerning same-sex marriages is of seminal importance …

5-judge Constitution Bench to decide if same-sex marriages can be legal
2 years ago

5-judge Constitution Bench to decide if same-sex marriages can be legal

The Hindu  

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud refers petitions to legally recognise same-sex marriages to a Constitution Bench of five judges of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Chandrachud said the case involves an “interplay” between constitutional rights of life, liberty, dignity, equal treatment of members of the LGBTQ+ community members and specific statutory enactments which considers only …

SC to set up fresh 5-judge bench to hear pleas challenging polygamy and nikah halala
2 years, 2 months ago

SC to set up fresh 5-judge bench to hear pleas challenging polygamy and nikah halala

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday said that it will set up a five-judge Constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy and 'nikah halala' practice among Muslims. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha took note of the submissions of lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay, who has filed one of the PILs on …

5 judge SC bench to hear Muslim women's plea against nikah halala, polygamy
2 years, 6 months ago

5 judge SC bench to hear Muslim women's plea against nikah halala, polygamy

India Today  

A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme court on Tuesday took up the petitions filed by Muslim women and activists challenging issues relating to the practice of divorce in the Muslim community. These petitions have challenged practices including nikah halala, polygamy, mutah, misyar marriage that are prevalent under Muslim marriages and divorce law practices. The bench of justices Indira Banerjee, …

Supreme Court To Hear Cases Challenging Validity Of Polygamy & Nikah Halala In Muslim Personal Law In October; Issues Notice To NHRC, NCW & NCM
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear Cases Challenging Validity Of Polygamy & Nikah Halala In Muslim Personal Law In October; Issues Notice To NHRC, NCW & NCM

Live Law  

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will start hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the practice of polygamy and Nikah Halala allowed by Muslim personal law after the Dussehra holidays.Eight petitions challenging these practices were listed on Tuesday before a 5-judge bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee, Hemant. A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will …

Delhi HC seeks govt response on plea for ‘regulation’ of polygamy in Islam
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi HC seeks govt response on plea for ‘regulation’ of polygamy in Islam

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Monday sought the Centre’s stand on a Muslim woman’s plea seeking regulation of the practice of bigamy or polygamy which is allowed under Muslim law. The woman sought directions to the Union government to frame a law to regulate the practice of bigamy or polygamy contracted by a Muslim husband under Shariat with provisions of …

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on PIL to declare bigamy, polygamy by Muslim husband unconstitutional
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on PIL to declare bigamy, polygamy by Muslim husband unconstitutional

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Monday sought the Centre’s stand on a PIL to declare that bigamy or polygamy by a Muslim husband in the absence of prior written consent of the existing wife or wives and arrangements for her accommodation and maintenance is unconstitutional and illegal. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla …

Polygamy: Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Muslim Men To Obtain Prior Consent From Existing Wife Before Subsequent Marriage, Notice Issued
2 years, 10 months ago

Polygamy: Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Muslim Men To Obtain Prior Consent From Existing Wife Before Subsequent Marriage, Notice Issued

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today issued notice on a public interest litigation filed by a 28 years old Muslim woman, seeking a declaration that Muslim men cannot perform second marriage, without prior consent of their first wife. In essence, the plea seeks to restrict the practice of Polygamy in Muslim men, stating that the same is a regressive practice, derogatory …

Muslim women have right to invoke extra-judical divorce: Kerala HC
3 years, 11 months ago

Muslim women have right to invoke extra-judical divorce: Kerala HC

India TV News  

Overruling a nearly five-decade judgment, the Kerala High Court has restored the rights of Muslim women for divorce without resorting to judicial proceedings. Noting that the Holy Quran recognizes the right to divorce equally for both men and women, the bench observed that the dilemma of Muslim women, particularly in the State of Kerala, came to the fore when the …

Marriage Equality For Same-Sex Couples: The Delhi HC Says This Is Not an Adversarial Petition
4 years, 5 months ago

Marriage Equality For Same-Sex Couples: The Delhi HC Says This Is Not an Adversarial Petition

Live Law  

The Division bench of Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw and Justice Asha Menon at the Delhi HC on Wednesday heard the petition for Marriage Equality filed by two same-sex couples. Mr. Vaibhav Jain and his partner Mr. Parag Mehta were denied certificate of registration of their marriage by the Indian Consulate on the ground of sexual orientation alone while Dr. Kavita …

AIMPLB supports polygamy and Nikah Halala in Supreme Court
5 years, 1 month ago

AIMPLB supports polygamy and Nikah Halala in Supreme Court

Op India  

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has batted in favour of Polygamy and the terribly oppressive practice of Nikah Halala in a submission to the Supreme Court. The AIMPLB emphasized that ‘Mohammedan Law is based on Holy Quran and Hadith’ and that such practices can’t be tested on the basis of fundamental rights. All India #Muslim Personal Law Board …

Three Judge Bench To Hear Plea Challenging Restitution Of Conjugal Rights Under Hindu Marriage Act
6 years ago

Three Judge Bench To Hear Plea Challenging Restitution Of Conjugal Rights Under Hindu Marriage Act

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday referred to a three-judge bench a plea challenging the power conferred by the Hindu Marriage Act on courts to direct the restitution of conjugal rights of an estranged couple. The petitioners also challenged the identical provision in section 22 of the Special Marriage Act and Rules 32 and 33 of Order XXI of the CPC …

Sabarimala case: Constitution bench to hear review petitions on 6 February
6 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala case: Constitution bench to hear review petitions on 6 February

Live Mint  

A constitution bench of the Supreme Court is likely to hear on Wednesday a batch of review petitions challenging its ruling allowing entry of women of all ages into Sabarimala temple. The review will be heard by the same constitution bench that issued the September ruling, with the exception of Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, who replaced former CJI …

Supreme Court refers fresh plea against polygamy, 'nikah halala' to constitution bench
6 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court refers fresh plea against polygamy, 'nikah halala' to constitution bench

India TV News  

The Supreme Court has sought Centre's reply on a fresh plea challenging practices of polygamy and 'nikah halala' among Muslims, as it referred the matter to a constitution bench that has been already asked to hear a batch of similar petitions. The apex court issued notice to the Centre on the petition filed by one Farjana and tagged the matter …

SC seeks Centre's response on fresh plea challenging polygamy, nikah halala; refers matter to constitution bench
6 years, 7 months ago

SC seeks Centre's response on fresh plea challenging polygamy, nikah halala; refers matter to constitution bench

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Centre on a fresh plea challenging practices of polygamy and ’nikah halala’ among Muslims. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Centre on a fresh plea challenging practices of polygamy and ’nikah halala’ among Muslims, as it referred the matter to a constitution bench that has been …

SC Refers Fresh Plea Against Polygamy To Constitution Bench
6 years, 7 months ago

SC Refers Fresh Plea Against Polygamy To Constitution Bench

Live Law  

The bench appointed senior lawyer and SCBA President Vikas Singh who appeared for the fresh petitioner Farjana, as an amicus curiae in the batch of petitions which will come up before a constitution benchThree months after the Supreme Court sought the Centre’s stand on banning polygamy and nikah-halala on five petitions and referred them to a constitution bench, one more …

Supreme Court agrees to hear fresh plea against nikah halala, polygamy in Muslims
6 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court agrees to hear fresh plea against nikah halala, polygamy in Muslims

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear another fresh petition challenging the prevalent practices of nikah halala and polygamy among Muslims saying it is violative of fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear another fresh petition challenging the prevalent practices of nikah halala and polygamy among Muslims saying it is …

Back from summer vacation, Supreme Court agrees to urgent listing of pleas against nikah halala and polygamy
6 years, 8 months ago

Back from summer vacation, Supreme Court agrees to urgent listing of pleas against nikah halala and polygamy

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has also agreed to consider listing of a batch of petitions challenging the practices of polygamy and ’nikah halala’ among Muslims. The Supreme Court on Monday resumed work after a 44-day summer break and heard a slew of cases, including a batch of petitions challenging the practices of polygamy and ’nikah halala’ among Muslims. The apex court …

Supreme Court agrees for urgent listing of pleas against ‘nikah halala,’ polygamy
6 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court agrees for urgent listing of pleas against ‘nikah halala,’ polygamy

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider listing of a batch of petitions challenging the practices of polygamy and ‘nikah halala’ among Muslims. Mr. Shekhar and lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay, appearing for one of the Delhi-based petitioners, Sameena Begum, alleged that she was threatened and asked to withdraw her petition. ‘Nikah halala’ is a practice intended to curb the incidence …

Centre set to oppose practices of Polygamy and Nikah Halala in the Supreme Court
6 years, 8 months ago

Centre set to oppose practices of Polygamy and Nikah Halala in the Supreme Court

Op India  

The Union government of India is set to oppose the practices of Nikah Halala and polygamy in the Supreme Court and is likely to put forth an argument similar to the one taken in the triple talaq issue. The issues of Halala and Polygamy were not looked into by the Supreme Court during the triple talaq case, but the government’s …

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan wants larger bench to hear Babri
6 years, 10 months ago

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan wants larger bench to hear Babri

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan on Tuesday reiterated his plea in the Supreme Court that the appeals relating to Ayodhya title suits need to be considered by a larger bench of five or seven judges to determine the correct application of constitutional principles, including whether offering namaz in mosque is not an essential and integral part of Islam. Making …

SC Refers Fresh Plea Against Polygamy To Constitution Bench
6 years, 10 months ago

SC Refers Fresh Plea Against Polygamy To Constitution Bench

Live Law  

More than a month after the Supreme Court sought the Centre’s stand on banning polygamy and nikah-halala on five petitions and referred them to a constitution bench, one more woman victim has moved the apex court.A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices D Y Chandrachud and A M Khanwilkar referred the fresh petition filed by one Shabnam also …

Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid [Day-3]: 'If Polygamy Matter Can Be Referred To Constitution Bench, Why Can't This Serious Issues Be Referred?' Asks Rajeev Dhavan
6 years, 11 months ago

Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid [Day-3]: 'If Polygamy Matter Can Be Referred To Constitution Bench, Why Can't This Serious Issues Be Referred?' Asks Rajeev Dhavan

Live Law  

As the hearing in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid matter resumed before the Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Abdul Nazeer, Senior Counsel Rajiv Dhawan insisted on the reference of the 1994 Ismail Farooqui judgment to a larger bench-“I can show Your Lordships over 20 judgments of this court wherein it has been held …

After triple talaq, Supreme Court to examine polygamy
6 years, 11 months ago

After triple talaq, Supreme Court to examine polygamy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Within months of the Supreme Court striking down triple talaq as unconstitutional, a Constitution Bench of the top court will look into the legal and constitutional validity of the prevalent practices of polygamy and nikah-halala among Muslims. A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, while issuing a notice to the Centre on four petitions filed by …

Supreme Court seeks response of Centre on PILs against polygamy, nikah halala
6 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court seeks response of Centre on PILs against polygamy, nikah halala

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the prevalent practices of polygamy and 'nikah halala' among Muslims and sought responses from the Centre and the Law Commission.A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra considered the submission that the previous five-judge constitution bench, in its 2017 verdict, had kept open the issue of polygamy and …

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea against polygamy, nikah halala among Muslims
6 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea against polygamy, nikah halala among Muslims

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the prevalent practices of polygamy and ’nikah halala’ among the Muslims and sought responses from the Centre and the law commission New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the prevalent practices of polygamy and ‘nikah halala’ among the Muslims and sought responses from …

Supreme Court’s constitution bench to hear plea against polygamy, nikah halala
6 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court’s constitution bench to hear plea against polygamy, nikah halala

Live Mint  

New Delhi: After striking down the practice of triple talaq, the Supreme Court on Monday referred a challenge to the practice of polygamy and nikah halala under the Muslim personal law to be heard by a Constitution bench. Nikah halala requires a female divorcee to marry someone else, consummate the marriage and then get a divorce to remarry her previous …

SC to examine constitutional validity of polygamy and nikah halala, seeks govt’s response
6 years, 11 months ago

SC to examine constitutional validity of polygamy and nikah halala, seeks govt’s response

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to determine whether polygamy, ‘nikah halala’, ‘nikah mutah’ and ‘nikah misyar’, prevalent among some Muslims, are unconstitutional and sought a response from the Centre on four petitions that asked these practices to be declared as discriminatory against women. A fresh five-judge constitution bench would be set up to deal with the constitutionality of ‘nikah …

Supreme Court to take up polygamy on Monday
6 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court to take up polygamy on Monday

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear on Monday, March 26, four PILs challenging the legal validity of polygamy and nikah halala being practised in Islam. A three-judge bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A.M. Kanwilkar and D.Y Chandrachud will hear the petitions filed by Sameena Begum of Delhi, BJP leader and social activist Ashiwini Kumar Upadhyaya and …

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