How Will The Instant Triple Talaq Verdict Be Implemented, Ask Muslim Leaders
On Tuesday morning, Chief Justice of India JS Khehar was the first from the five-member Supreme Court bench to start reading out his verdict on whether ‘triple talaq' or instant divorce within the Muslim community was constitutional. Justice Khehar and Justice S Abdul Nazeer were of the view that “interference in matters of personal law is clearly beyond judicial examination”.
Confusion prevailed for those first few minutes as reports said that the apex court had chosen to stay away from the contentious issue by asking Parliament to frame laws governing ‘triple talaq'. But that was not the case. Three of the five judges found the custom of instant divorce – saying ‘talaq' thrice to dissolve a marriage – unconstitutional. And the verdict was largely praised by a cross-section of people, at times with a word of caution.
Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee hailed the ruling, saying he hoped that ‘‘discrimination due to ‘triple talaq' will end''.
I am very happy, it is a good judgement. Now discrimination due to #TripleTalaq will end: Former AG Soli Sorabjee on SC judgement pic.twitter.com/klMbPqfH57
August 22, 2017Senior lawyer and Nationalist Congress Party Leader Majeed Memon also welcomed the ruling, but with a caveat.
The apex court has finally upheld significance of the constitutional theory of separation of power. It is the domain of Indian Parliament to make laws and as a rule, the courts should refrain from doing so.Majeed Memon, Senior Lawyer And NCP LeaderEven Kapil Sibal, Congress leader and Supreme Court lawyer who appeared for the side defending the right to ‘triple talaq', found something to cheer about.
We hail the judgement, it protects personal laws and at the same time deprecates the practice of #TripleTalaq: Kapil Sibal pic.twitter.com/QhzM6kjRd5
August 22, 2017Also Read: Meet the Women Who Battled Tradition, Triple Talaq & Patriarchy
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board that argued against judicial intervention in the matter of ‘triple talaq' raised concerns over implementation. Zafaryab Jilani of the board raised the question of women who accept ‘triple talaq' even after the judgement.
What will happen to those Muslim women who even after judgement will accept 'Talaq', all issues have to be addressed: Z Jilani, AIMPLB pic.twitter.com/i1XxTYM87v
August 22, 2017Jilani's concerns were shared by Asaduddin Owaisi, leader of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, that claims to represent the Muslim community.
We have to respect the judgement. It is going to be a great Herculean task to implement this on ground: Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM #TripleTalaq pic.twitter.com/FbWPKmgPwG
August 22, 2017But even the cautious welcomed the landmark judgement as a boost to women's rights. India joins a host of countries that have outlawed triple talaq, including Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the ruling “historic”.
Judgment of the Hon'ble SC on Triple Talaq is historic. It grants equality to Muslim women and is a powerful measure for women empowerment.
August 22, 2017The Bharatiya Janata Party was quick to give him equal credit for the Supreme Court's ruling.
After persistent, unequivocal & firm stand taken by PM Modi, the evil practice of #TripleTalaq is held unconstitutional by Supreme Court. pic.twitter.com/bf8jsKuTrt
August 22, 2017
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