Former CJI appears before JPC, calls for caution in holding ONOE
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Former CJI appears before JPC, calls for caution in holding ONOE

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: At the third meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the ‘One Nation One Election ’ Bill, former Chief Justice of India U U Lalit made several suggestions, including rolling out simultaneous polls in a phased manner, said sources. Former Law Commission of India chairperson Ritu Raj Awasthi also shared his views as the panel began consulting experts and stakeholders. However, several Opposition members criticised the Bill, with Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra claiming “ONOE” will weaken democracy by tinkering with tenure of legislatures and impinge on people’s rights, according to sources. Others including TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee, DMK’s P Wilson and Congress’ Manish Tewari raised several concerns regarding the Bill, arguing that it will undermine federalism and is anti- constitutional.

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Why ex-CJI UU Lalit says 'one nation, one poll' may not pass SC test
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Why ex-CJI UU Lalit says 'one nation, one poll' may not pass SC test

India Today  

The idea of ‘one nation, one poll’ has gained significant traction in recent times, with the Narendra Modi government advocating simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Recognising the significant legal ramifications, the JPC sought insights from Justice Lalit, among other constitutional experts, to determine whether the legislation could withstand judicial scrutiny, particularly concerning federalism, the autonomy of …

BJP to send notice to over 20 MPs who skipped voting on One Nation One Election bill in Lok Sabha
3 months, 1 week ago

BJP to send notice to over 20 MPs who skipped voting on One Nation One Election bill in Lok Sabha

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to send notice to over 20 MPs from the party who were absent during the voting on the introduction of the One Nation One Election bill in Lok Sabha, sources said. The bill has been referred to a joint parliamentary committee following a fiery debate after Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced it in …

Simultaneous polls: Voting showed BJP does not have 2/3 majority for constitutional amendment, says Shashi Tharoor
3 months, 1 week ago

Simultaneous polls: Voting showed BJP does not have 2/3 majority for constitutional amendment, says Shashi Tharoor

The Hindu  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday hit out at the government, saying voting at the introduction stage of two bills on simultaneous elections in the Lok Sabha showed the BJP did not have the two-third majority required to pass a constitutional amendment. Parliament Winter Session Day 18 LIVE Updates Opposition parties dubbed the draft laws — a Constitution amendment bill …

Lok Sabha elections | PM Modi says ‘time is not far’ for J&K Statehood, Assembly polls
11 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha elections | PM Modi says ‘time is not far’ for J&K Statehood, Assembly polls

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi focussed a spotlight on the promise to restore Statehood and hold Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir at a rally for the upcoming Lok Sabha election on April 12, though he did not offer any concrete timeline for the restoration of Statehood. Growing anger His statement comes at a time when Jammu voters, especially in Hindu-majority …

Assam Assembly polls | NDA gave liberty to Muslim women: Nadda
4 years ago

Assam Assembly polls | NDA gave liberty to Muslim women: Nadda

The Hindu  

BJP president J.P. Nadda on Monday said the NDA government gave Muslim women in the country the liberty they deserved by declaring triple talaq illegal. Claiming that the party has been working for Assam’s peace and prosperity, he alluded to “positive changes” in Jammu and Kashmir after the repeal of Article 370 of the Constitution. The Narendra Modi government made …

Opinion | Aaj Ki Baat July 30 episode: Historic passage of Triple Talaq Bill will act as a deterrent
5 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | Aaj Ki Baat July 30 episode: Historic passage of Triple Talaq Bill will act as a deterrent

India TV News  

It was a historic day in Parliament, when the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Muslim Women Bill by 84 votes to 99. The second argument put forth was that triple talaq could be declared illegal, but it should not be declared a cognizable offence punishable with imprisonment. With the passage of Triple Talaq Bill, the Modi government has crossed …

Massive victory for Modi government
5 years, 7 months ago

Massive victory for Modi government

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Narendra Modi government scored a massive political victory on Tuesday as the Triple Talaq Bill cleared the Rajya Sabha hurdle on Tuesday. The passing of this key Bill in the Rajya Sabha also revealed the strategic floor management of the Narendra Modi government to get its approval as the ruling NDA does not have a majority of …

Modi govt's pursuit to criminalise triple talaq pays off as RS clears bill; BJP outwits Congress for second time
5 years, 7 months ago

Modi govt's pursuit to criminalise triple talaq pays off as RS clears bill; BJP outwits Congress for second time

Firstpost  

Despite having faced two setbacks, the Narendra Modi govt kept on patiently pursuing the triple talaq bill and it managed to get the Muslim Women Bill, 2019, passed in the Rajya Sabha on the third attempt on Tuesday At 2.50 pm on Tuesday when Rajya Sabha was seized with heated discussions on triple talaq bill, Deputy Chairman Harivansh made a …

Triple talaq bill passed in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi terms it historic | Highlights
5 years, 7 months ago

Triple talaq bill passed in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi terms it historic | Highlights

India TV News  

The triple talaq bill criminalising instant divorce in the Muslim community was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, with the government mustering numbers for its smooth sailing in the Upper House where it still lacks majority support. 08:50 pm: President Kovind, in a tweet, says: "Passage in the Rajya Sabha of Muslim Women Bill completes Parliament's approval of ban …

Lok Sabha passes bill banning triple talaq amid JD(U), Opposition protests
5 years, 7 months ago

Lok Sabha passes bill banning triple talaq amid JD(U), Opposition protests

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a bill to ban triple talaq with Opposition protests joined by the ruling National Democratic Alliance’s Bihar coalition partner Janata Dal, or JD. The Lok Sabha passed the Muslim Women Bill, 2019 by a voice vote, after defeating several amendments moved by Opposition members. From her to Shayara Bano, this has been …

Ex-Union minister Arif Mohammad Khan supports Narendra Modi's statement in LS on triple talaq, recalls Shah Bano case
5 years, 8 months ago

Ex-Union minister Arif Mohammad Khan supports Narendra Modi's statement in LS on triple talaq, recalls Shah Bano case

Firstpost  

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi quoted former union minister Arif Mohammad Khan in his speech in the Lok Sabha, the latter on Tuesday sided with him and said that Modi used his quote to send across a message. Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier asked Congress to support the Triple Talaq Bill saying it can make up for two ‘missed opportunities’ …

Parliament Monsoon Session: Triple talaq bill tabled in LS amid protests; Bihar encephalitis also discussed
5 years, 9 months ago

Parliament Monsoon Session: Triple talaq bill tabled in LS amid protests; Bihar encephalitis also discussed

Firstpost  

The death of more than 130 children in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district due to encephalitis also figured in the discussion in the Parliament. The central government on Friday introduced a fresh triple talaq Bill in Lok Sabha amid protests from the Opposition members who claimed that it was violative of the Constitution. The triple talaq Bill violates constitutional rights as it …

Fresh bill to ban Triple Talaq introduced in Lok Sabha
5 years, 9 months ago

Fresh bill to ban Triple Talaq introduced in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

A fresh bill to ban the practice of instant triple talaq introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday. An ordinance issued by the previous BJP-led NDA government in February will be replaced by the Muslim Women Bill, 2019, which has been listed in the Lok Sabha's agenda for today. The government had promulgated the ordinance on triple talaq twice -- …

Daily Bulletin: Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations in Ranchi; Sitharaman to chair first GST council meet as finance minister; day's top stories
5 years, 9 months ago

Daily Bulletin: Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations in Ranchi; Sitharaman to chair first GST council meet as finance minister; day's top stories

Firstpost  

The world celebrates the fourth international yoga day on Friday, the 21st of June; The Lok Sabha will debate today the contentious triple talaq bill; Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair her first meeting of the GST Council; day’s top stories International Yoga Day today The world is celebrating the fourth international yoga day on Friday which is also the …

Here is list of leaders not attending PM Narendra Modi's meet on simultaneous polls
5 years, 9 months ago

Here is list of leaders not attending PM Narendra Modi's meet on simultaneous polls

India TV News  

After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, DMK Chief MK Stalin has also decided not to attend the meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament, on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Mamata Banerjee decided not to attend a meeting called by PM to discuss the possibility of holding simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections. PM Modi has invited the heads …

With eye on budget and key bills, Modi reaches out to opposition
5 years, 9 months ago

With eye on budget and key bills, Modi reaches out to opposition

Live Mint  

The opposition is not against any bill that is in the interest of the people, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Sunday, after an all-party meeting convened by the government. The meeting was called to ensure smooth functioning of both Houses ahead of the first Parliament session of the 17th Lok Sabha, during which the Union budget will be …

Triple talaq: Cabinet likely to approve proposal today; may present bill in first session of 17th Lok Sabha
5 years, 9 months ago

Triple talaq: Cabinet likely to approve proposal today; may present bill in first session of 17th Lok Sabha

Firstpost  

With the dissolution of the 16th Lok Sabha in May, the contentious bill had lapsed as it was pending in the Rajya Sabha. Therefore, if cleared by the Cabinet on Wednesday, the new bill is likely to be introduced in the first session of the 17th Lok Sabha beginning 17 June. The Union Cabinet is likely to pass a fresh …

Firstpost Editor's Picks: Rafale row, mood of first-time voter, MeToo's moment of reckoning; today's must-read stories
6 years, 1 month ago

Firstpost Editor's Picks: Rafale row, mood of first-time voter, MeToo's moment of reckoning; today's must-read stories

Firstpost  

The Hindu report proves Narendra Modi govt abruptly altered modalities of Rafale negotiations; Manohar Parrikar ignored objections The fundamental issue flagged by the report was that the Prime Minister’s Office began a parallel stream of negotiation which ‘undermined’ the bargaining position of the ministry of defence team that had thus far been conducting the negotiations. The report shows that the …

If elected, Congress promises to abolish triple talaq ban: After accusing BJP of leveraging issue for elections, is the party doing just that?
6 years, 1 month ago

If elected, Congress promises to abolish triple talaq ban: After accusing BJP of leveraging issue for elections, is the party doing just that?

Firstpost  

Congress MP and All India Mahila Congress chief Sushmita Dev, on Thursday, said the Congress will abolish the criminalisation of triple talaq if voted to power in the 2019 Lok Sabha election. Congress MP and All India Mahila Congress chief Sushmita Dev, on Thursday, said the Congress will abolish the criminalisation of triple talaq if voted to power in the …

Triple talaq bill likely to be tabled in Rajya Sabha on Monday; Congress says Opposition won't allow it to be passed in current form
6 years, 2 months ago

Triple talaq bill likely to be tabled in Rajya Sabha on Monday; Congress says Opposition won't allow it to be passed in current form

Firstpost  

The contentious triple talaq bill seeking to criminalise instant divorce is set to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha even as the Congress said it will not allow the passage of the proposed legislation in its present form. Kochi/New Delhi: The contentious triple talaq bill seeking to criminalise instant divorce is set to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha even …

Lok Sabha Passes Bill Making Triple Talaq Punishable Offence [Read Bill]
6 years, 2 months ago

Lok Sabha Passes Bill Making Triple Talaq Punishable Offence [Read Bill]

Live Law  

After intense debates over three hours, the Lok Sabha today passed the "Muslim Women Bill, commonly known as Triple Talaq Bill.The motion to adopt the Bil was supported by 245 members and opposed by 11 members.The Lok Sabha had passed the Triple Talaq Bill in last year's winter session during December 2017. After intense debates over three hours, the Lok …

Lok Sabha passes the Triple Talaq Bill in a historic move towards empowerment of Muslim women
6 years, 2 months ago

Lok Sabha passes the Triple Talaq Bill in a historic move towards empowerment of Muslim women

Op India  

The Triple Talaq Bill which criminalises the Islamic practice of Triple Talaq has been passed by the Lok Sabha. BREAKING | Lok Sabha passes Triple Talaq Bill — The Indian Express December 27, 2018 The Congress party and AIADMK had staged a walkout ahead of voting on the Bill. Ravi Shankar Prasad, Law Minister in Lok Sabha: 20 Islamic nations …

Govt committed to make triple talaq law despite resistance from ‘hardliners’: PM Modi
6 years, 3 months ago

Govt committed to make triple talaq law despite resistance from ‘hardliners’: PM Modi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made it very clear that his government was committed to make triple talaq law despite facing “hurdles” and resistance from “hardliners” and opposition parties. “Despite all hurdles and opposition from hardliners and opposition parties, the government is committed to making a law on triple talaq”, PM Modi said while speaking at the fifth national …

Budget session: Govt says ‘will do everything possible’ to get triple talaq bill passed in Rajya Sabha
7 years, 1 month ago

Budget session: Govt says ‘will do everything possible’ to get triple talaq bill passed in Rajya Sabha

Hindustan Times  

The NDA government will push the triple talaq bill in the budget session of Parliament starting on Monday but is likely to face a stiff challenge from the Opposition, which stalled the legislation in the Rajya Sabha in the winter session. After an all-party meeting on Sunday, the government said it will do “everything possible” to ensure the bill’s passage …

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan calls meeting of House leaders tomorrow
7 years, 1 month ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan calls meeting of House leaders tomorrow

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has called a meeting of House leaders of all political parties tomorrow, on the eve of Parliament’s Budget Session during which the government and the opposition are likely to clash over a host of issues, including the triple talaq bill. With the BJP-led NDA government presenting its last full fledged budget before the …

Winter Session of Parliament: Rajya Sabha adjourned four times amid uproar over Bhima-Koregaon violence, triple talaq bill
7 years, 2 months ago

Winter Session of Parliament: Rajya Sabha adjourned four times amid uproar over Bhima-Koregaon violence, triple talaq bill

Firstpost  

The Parliament saw a stormy session on Wednesday with the Rajya Sabha being adjourned four times amidst uproar on Maharashtra bandh and triple talaq bill. The BJP also held its parliamentary board meeting on Wednesday, where they discussed the triple talaq bill and the Constitution’s 123rd amendment bill which will give constitutional status to the OBC commission. Jan Adhikar Party …

Parliament updates: Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day following ruckus over triple talaq bill
7 years, 2 months ago

Parliament updates: Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day following ruckus over triple talaq bill

Firstpost  

10:28 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter RECAP: Govt lying about Opposition’s intentions on triple talaq bill The Congress said that the government was lying about the Opposition’s intentions on Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha. Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad told reporters that the BJP does not believe in democracy. He added: “It is legally mandatory …

Parliament updates: Asaduddin Owaisi says Muslim women celebrating passing of triple talaq bill 'don't know law'
7 years, 2 months ago

Parliament updates: Asaduddin Owaisi says Muslim women celebrating passing of triple talaq bill 'don't know law'

Firstpost  

10:28 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter RECAP: Govt lying about Opposition’s intentions on triple talaq bill The Congress said that the government was lying about the Opposition’s intentions on Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha. Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad told reporters that the BJP does not believe in democracy. He added: “It is legally mandatory …

Lok Sabha passes the triple talaq Bill
7 years, 2 months ago

Lok Sabha passes the triple talaq Bill

The Hindu  

Amidst protests from a few political parties, including those close to the BJP, the Lok Sabha on Thursday passed by voice vote the Bill that makes instant triple talaq or talaq-e-biddat a criminal offence, with a jail term of up to three years. Historic step: Prasad Calling it a historic step, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Bill …

Triple talaq bill tabled in Lok Sabha: BJP, Congress jockey for position with eye on Karnataka Assembly election
7 years, 2 months ago

Triple talaq bill tabled in Lok Sabha: BJP, Congress jockey for position with eye on Karnataka Assembly election

Firstpost  

Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealing to all members of Parliament for a consensus on the triple talaq bill, the Opposition stuck to its stand of ‘conditional support’. Coming out of it, senior BJP leader and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said, “The Prime Minister appealed for the Bill to be passed unanimously as it aims to give gender justice, …

Triple talaq bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Don't view issue in terms of vote bank, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
7 years, 2 months ago

Triple talaq bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Don't view issue in terms of vote bank, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Firstpost  

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, speaking in the Lok Sabha after the Muslim Women Bill, 2017, was tabled, said: “The issue is not of faith, or puja but it is simply of gender justice, equality.” Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, speaking in the Lok Sabha after the Muslim Women Bill, 2017, was tabled, said: “The issue is not of faith, …

Lok Sabha passes Triple Talaq Bill: Here's a timeline of events
7 years, 2 months ago

Lok Sabha passes Triple Talaq Bill: Here's a timeline of events

India TV News  

A bill criminalising triple talaq was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday amid protests from the opposition objecting to its introduction, and an assurance from Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad that "it was not about religion but about justice and respect for women". August 22, 2017: The Supreme Court struck down the practice of 'triple talaq' among Muslim community …

Parliament LIVE: Lok Sabha Passes Triple Talaq Bill, All Amendments Defeated; Now it Goes to Rajya Sabha
7 years, 2 months ago

Parliament LIVE: Lok Sabha Passes Triple Talaq Bill, All Amendments Defeated; Now it Goes to Rajya Sabha

News 18  

LIVE HIGHLIGHTS: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the triple talaq bill and all amendments to it were defeated. He asked ‘who made them community representatives?’ Earlier, BJP’s Meenakshi Lekhi called for a law against maulvis who oversee instant triple talaq. Earlier, speaking in the Lok sabha Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the legislation meant to ensure gender …

Bill on triple talaq to be tabled in Parliament next week
7 years, 3 months ago

Bill on triple talaq to be tabled in Parliament next week

India TV News  

A bill which seeks to criminalise the practice of instant triple talaq will be tabled in the Lok Sabha next week. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said that the bill on triple talaq will be tabled in the Parliament next week. This comes few days after the Union Cabinet cleared the Muslim Women Bill, 2017, to make the practice …

Winter Session of Parliament as it happened: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11 am on Tuesday
7 years, 3 months ago

Winter Session of Parliament as it happened: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11 am on Tuesday

Firstpost  

10:28 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter RECAP: Govt lying about Opposition’s intentions on triple talaq bill The Congress said that the government was lying about the Opposition’s intentions on Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha. Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad told reporters that the BJP does not believe in democracy. He added: “It is legally mandatory …

Parliament Winter Session updates: Day 1 a washout as LS, RS adjourned amid Opposition uproar over Modi's remarks against Manmohan
7 years, 3 months ago

Parliament Winter Session updates: Day 1 a washout as LS, RS adjourned amid Opposition uproar over Modi's remarks against Manmohan

Firstpost  

10:28 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter RECAP: Govt lying about Opposition’s intentions on triple talaq bill The Congress said that the government was lying about the Opposition’s intentions on Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha. Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad told reporters that the BJP does not believe in democracy. He added: “It is legally mandatory …

“Simultaneous Elections To Lok Sabha And State Assemblies Would Destroy Federalism”, Say Experts
8 years, 4 months ago

“Simultaneous Elections To Lok Sabha And State Assemblies Would Destroy Federalism”, Say Experts

Live Law  

At a panel discussion on the proposal to hold simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, speakers have expressed serious concern about its consequences for India’s federalism.The discussion, organised on October 26, at the India International Centre, New Delhi, saw several speakers questioning the proposal 0f holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state. At a panel discussion …

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