The Supreme Court in August 2017 had struck down the practice of triple talaq by a 3:2 majority
Even as the Central government tabled the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2017 in Parliament, another Muslim woman was given instant triple talaq — a practice banned by the Supreme Court.
Triple talaq continues to be slapped on Muslim women on frivolous grounds, such as wanting to pursue higher studies or, in the case of Gul Afshan, waking up late in the morning. Gul Afshan, a resident of Nagaliya Aqil village in Rampur district, was first mercilessly thrashed by her husband Qasim Ali at night, and when she woke up late the next day, Ali ended the marriage by pronouncing talaq talaq talaq.
Gul Afshan had married Qasim Ali, a truck drive from the same village, going against her parent's wish. Even after having a love marriage, Qasim would beat her on daily basis.
"My only fault was that I woke up late due to body pain after being severely beaten by him last night. He threw me out of the house and ended the marriage by pronouncing triple talaq," she told media.
She went to the police, but no action was taken against Qasim in the absence of any law. A police officer said, "We have received her complaint, but don't know under which law we should register a case."
Another Muslim woman was divorced by using triple talaq in Bareilly district a couple of days ago. The only fault of Farzana (name changed) was that she wanted to pursue her studies and husband instead of giving permission pronounced triple talaq and left or Saudi Arabia.
In the past, many such cases were reported from different parts of Uttar Pradesh where Muslim men divorced their wives uttering triple talaq on mobile, writing the three cruel words on a telegram or letter.
"Even the Supreme Court order did not deter Muslim men to play with the life of their wives. Muslim Board should be asked what action it has taken against husbands enforcing triple talaq on their wives. Law is the only way to check instant triple talaq cases in the country. We are happy that the Modi government has tabled the Bill despite opposition to protect our rights," said Sofia, avictim of triple talaq.
"We would celebrate Eid the day it becomes a law and those misusing triple talaq even after that are sent to jail," reacted Shahista Amber, Chairperson, All-India Women Muslim Personal Law Board.
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- The Supreme Court in August 2017 had struck down the practice of triple talaq by a 3:2 majority.
- Despite the SC verdict, Muslim women continue to be slapped with instant triple talaq across country.
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