NCW affidavit supports Centre on banning instant talaq

November 08, 2016 17:05

The National Commission for Women has demanded a ban on instantaneous triple talaq or 'talaq-e-bidat' and polygamy in its affidavit to the Supreme Court on the grounds that these practices are against the rights of Muslim women.

"Triple talaq (talaq-e-bidat), nikah halala and polygamy are unconstitutional because they compromise the rights of Muslim Women (or of women who are married into the Muslim community) to their disadvantage, which is detrimental to them and their children. Therefore, these practices should be strictly prohibited," reads the affidavit.

The affidavit also adds that the commission supports the stand taken by the Centre in the Supreme Court last month.

The NCW is a respondent in the case in Supreme Court on triple talaq and submitted its affidavit last Saturday.

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