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Maneka Gandhi: Triple talaq verdict is step forward towards gender justice
"It's a good judgement and it's another step forward towards gender justice and gender equality. It's good for women. We will see about the law which will be made," Gandhi said.
New Delhi: Union Minister of Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi on Tuesday said that triple talaq verdict is a step forward towards gender justice and equality.
"It's a good judgement and it's another step forward towards gender justice and gender equality. It's good for women. We will see about the law which will be made," Gandhi told.
Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court struck down the practice of Triple Talaq as 'unconstitutional' by a 3:2 majority.
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The five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) J.S. Khehar, deciding on the verdict, was seemingly split on the legality of the practice.
Justice Nariman, Justice Lalit and Justice Kurien opposed the view of Justice Nazir and Chief Justice of India J.S. Khehar and dubbed the practice of Triple Talaq as unconstitutional and unislamic.
The Supreme Court further asked the Union Government to formulate a new legislation within six months.
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The apex court reportedly referred to the abolition of triple talaq in the Islamic countries and asked "why can't independent India get rid of it."
The decision came soon after the apex court resumed the hearing on the matter on Tuesday morning.