Triple talaq unconstitutional, says SC: All you need to know about Shayara Bano's fight

SC to pronounce its judgement on whether triple talaq among Muslims is fundamental to the religion

Is triple talaq fundamental to Islam? Shayara Bano would not agree, and she has challenged the constitutionality of the practices of polygamy, triple talaq ('talaq-e-bidat'), and 'nikah halala' in the Supreme Court.

Answering the question is important. The Supreme Court on Tuesday held the Muslim practice of triple talaq unconstitutional and struck it down by 3:2 majority. Triple talaq , or verbal divorce, is practised by some in the Muslim community to instantly divorce their wives by saying talaq three times.

What does Bano's plea contend:

Bano, as reported earlier, has challenged the constitutionality of Section 2 of the