Court dismisses plea challenging talaq ordinance

The court dismissed the petition on grounds that a similar petition was pending before the Supreme Court.

Petition filed against triple talaq ordinance

In August 2017, SC had declared triple talaq as violation of fundamental rights of Muslim women.

Govt sees ‘compelling necessity’ as it continued despite SC ban last year; 3-yr jail for offenders.

A Constitution Bench of the top court will hear four petitions challenging the legal validity of the practice in the coming days.

'But talaq is a way provided by the Quran in Islam. It's a message, and no ruler has the right to interfere with that,' Pawar said.

Crucial issues like instant triple talaq bill, the SC judges row and the recent communal clashes in UP were likely to be discussed.

Lok Sabha has already cleared 'Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill and is likely to be tabled in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Sources said Ghulam Nabi Azad has convened a meeting of the leaders of his party and other parties in his Parliament chamber on Tuesday.