The Indian government has defended its 2019 law criminalizing the practice of Triple Talaq in the Supreme Court, arguing that it is necessary to protect the rights of Muslim women and ensure gender justice. The government claims the law has significantly reduced cases of instant divorce and empowers women by providing legal recourse against abusive practices.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to significantly alter the Waqf Act, 1995, introducing provisions for representation of women and non-Muslims in Waqf bodies, granting district collectors authority over disputed land, and establishing a separate board for Bohra and Agakhani communities.
The Supreme Court has ruled that Muslim women can seek maintenance from their husbands under Section 125 of the CrPC, emphasizing that the provision is religion-neutral and applicable to all married women. The court also highlighted the importance of homemakers’ roles and emphasized the need for practical measures to ensure economic stability for women within households.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a divorced Muslim woman can seek maintenance from her former husband under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), despite the existence of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986. The court dismissed an appeal challenging a Telangana High Court order directing a man to pay ₹ 10,000 interim maintenance to his divorced wife.
