Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who introduced the bill in the lower house, called it a “historic day” amid opposition to its introduction by members of different parties, including RJD, AIMIM, BJD and All India Muslim League.
“Triple Talaq” is an Islamic practice that allows men to divorce their wives immediately by stating “talaq” (divorce) thrice. The bill proposes a three-year jail term and a fine for any Muslim man who indulges in the practice.
The law is about justice and respect for women and is not about any religion or community, he said
Asaduddin Owaisi, the chief of AIMIM, said the instant “Triple Talaq” bill violates the Right to Freedom and that Muslims were not consulted for this bill.
The proposed law would only be applicable on instant “Triple Talaq” or ‘talaq-e-biddat’ and give power to the victim to approach a magistrate seeking “subsistence allowance” for herself and minor children.
The woman can also seek the custody of her minor children from the magistrate who will take a final call on the issue. Under the law, instant “Triple Talaq” in any form — spoken, in writing or by electronic means such as email, SMS, and WhatsApp — would be bad or illegal and void.
According to the proposed law which would be applicable to the entire country except for Jammu and Kashmir, giving instant talaq would attract a jail term of three years and a fine. It would be a non-bailable offense.
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