India rights milestone: The Supreme Court’s 3-2 verdict this week abolishing instant “triple talaq” – the practice of nullifying a marriage by uttering “talaq” (divorce) three times – is a huge victory for millions of Muslim women, and for India’s judiciary and constitution, E Jaya Kumar writes. The five judges found the practice of instant triple talaq unconstitutional, arbitrary, and un-Islamic. The federal government was directed to legislate against triple talaq in six months and is already in the process of sending an advisory to states to ensure compliance. The court ruling saw a rare convergence of views, with voices across party lines welcoming it as historic. READ THE STORY HERE
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