Chief Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the apex court quashed the practice of 'instant triple talaq' or 'talaq-e-bidat', which by itself was "an aberration and adulteration" of 'talaq'.
The top court has recognised the pristine form of religious practice in Islam that abhorred any exploitation, he said.
Even the Muslim Personal Law Board had pleaded before the Supreme Court that the practice of 'instant triple talaq' was per se wrong, he said.
The Congress leader said several interveners, including the Amicus Curiae, had pleaded before the Supreme Court against 'talaq-e-bidat'.
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"The Supreme Court's verdict is a culmination and acceptance of this wider wisdom as also recognition of the rights of the Muslim women," he said.
In a 395-page order, five-judge constitution bench noted, "In view of the different opinions recorded by a majority of 3:2, the practice of 'talaq-e-biddat' - triple talaq is set aside."
Surjewala said there was no need for a law now as the suggestion made by the Chief Justice was a minority view.
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