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Usher in equality

Opinion, Editorial

Usher in equality

AGE CORRESPONDENT

Published : Oct 18, 2016, 12:19 am IST

Updated : Oct 18, 2016, 12:19 am IST

Continuing customs like triple talaq and polygamy in the name of personal laws is an absolutely inhuman act in this era of democracy and equality.

Continuing customs like triple talaq and polygamy in the name of personal laws is an absolutely inhuman act in this era of democracy and equality. The personal laws of all religions must be compliant with the Constitution, democratic norms and natural justice. The time is ripe to abolish evil customs as done in the case of sati and untouchability.

A.J. Varghese

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