When Religion Meets Law: Triple Talaq ⚖️

17/10/2025 18 min Temporada 3 Episodio 1
When Religion Meets Law: Triple Talaq ⚖️

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🏛️ The Religious Practice That Divided a Nation🌟 Imagine something that's been practiced for 1400 years, considered a 'sin' by religious scholars, yet legally valid in courts. How does a legal system handle such contradictions? This is the fascinating story of instant triple talaq in India.💡 What You'll Discover:🔍 How one letter saying 'talaq, talaq, talaq' could end a marriage instantly⚖️ The clash between fundamental rights and religious freedom (Articles 14, 15, 21 vs Article 25)🎯 Why Supreme Court judges had completely different opinions on the same case💭 The difference between personal law and constitutional rights🚀 Real Cases Discussed:💎 Shayara Bano vs. Union of India (2017) - The landmark case that banned instant triple talaq⭐ Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 - How religious practices became statutory law🏛️ All India Muslim Personal Law Board - The organization that defended the practice🎪 The Great Legal Debate:🤔 Can courts interfere in 1400-year-old religious practices?⚡ When does religious freedom clash with gender equality?🌍 How other Islamic countries already banned this practice📜 The role of Article 13(1) in testing personal laws🎙️ This episode reveals how India's Supreme Court navigated the complex intersection of religion, law, and human rights - setting a precedent that continues to shape legal discussions today!