Supreme Court Defends Law Criminalising Triple Talaq: Ensuring Justice for Muslim Women

The Centre presented its case to the Supreme Court emphasizing that the 2019 law criminalizing triple talaq is crucial for the protection of married Muslim women. Despite the Supreme Court declaring the practice unconstitutional in 2017, triple talaq continued to be a societal issue. The law aims to enforce gender justice and equality.

The Centre has urged the Supreme Court to uphold the 2019 law criminalising triple talaq, stating it legitimises the abandonment of wives and is essential for protecting married Muslim women's rights.

In an affidavit, the Union of India highlighted that the 2017 Supreme Court ruling against triple talaq was insufficient in deterring the practice within the community. The 2019 law was enacted by Parliament to safeguard gender justice and equality.

The government argued that despite the Supreme Court's declaration of triple talaq as unconstitutional, the practice persisted, necessitating state intervention. This law seeks to empower Muslim women and ensure their rights against unconstitutional divorces.

(With inputs from agencies.)