Following the historic verdict of the country's highest court, triple talaq crusade Shayara Bano expressed satisfaction that it will bring benefits to divorced Muslim women. Bano serves as vice-president of the Uttarakhand State Women's Commission and has herself experienced the repercussions of triple talaq.
In 2016, Bano approached the Supreme Court to challenge the practice, a fight that resulted in a favorable verdict in 2017. Subsequently, in 2018, the country enacted legislation banning triple talaq, allowing legal action to be taken against those pronounce it, including imprisonment.
In an interview with IANS, Bano emphasized that the Supreme Court verdict is beneficial for all Muslim women. She highlighted that this decision will have a positive impact on their financial stability and reduce cases of arbitrary triple talaq, thereby elevating the social standing of Muslim women.
Bano recalled how her husband divorced her abruptly through a quick post without any justification. He worked as a real estate dealer while she was a housewife. Throughout her ordeal, he found support from her family. She bravely filed a petition against triple talaq in the Supreme Court and finally got justice done. With the enactment of laws prohibiting triple talaq, Muslim women are now empowered to seek legal recourse for themselves.
Following the implementation of the triple talaq law, Bano was appointed vice-chairperson of the Uttarakhand State Women's Commission, where she remains dedicated to promoting women's rights and empowerment. She has been actively defending the rights and dignity of women who have been victims.
Bano mentioned that in cases of women facing oppression, she strives to facilitate dialogue between both parties to foster mutual understanding.
Local women have also expressed satisfaction with the Supreme Court's decision, pointing out that it is likely to reduce cases of triple talaq. Previously, it had become common for men to initiate divorce after extramarital affairs, trivializing the process. However, following the court's ruling, there is optimism within the Muslim community that these types of cases will decrease.
Another woman emphasized that after divorce, husbands should be obliged to provide financial support to their wives, considering that women are responsible not only for their own expenses but also for the well-being of their children. She believes this measure would alleviate some of the financial burdens on women and potentially reduce divorce rates.
Importantly, the Supreme Court has clarified that the law regarding maintenance applies to all married women, regardless of their religious affiliation. Article 125 stipulates that persons with sufficient means cannot avoid their responsibility to support their wives, children or parents.
The court stressed that alimony is not an act of charity but a fundamental right of a married woman. It said: "This right transcends religious boundaries and reinforces the principle of gender equality and financial security for all married women."
In 2016, Bano approached the Supreme Court to challenge the practice, a fight that resulted in a favorable verdict in 2017. Subsequently, in 2018, the country enacted legislation banning triple talaq, allowing legal action to be taken against those pronounce it, including imprisonment.
In an interview with IANS, Bano emphasized that the Supreme Court verdict is beneficial for all Muslim women. She highlighted that this decision will have a positive impact on their financial stability and reduce cases of arbitrary triple talaq, thereby elevating the social standing of Muslim women.
Bano recalled how her husband divorced her abruptly through a quick post without any justification. He worked as a real estate dealer while she was a housewife. Throughout her ordeal, he found support from her family. She bravely filed a petition against triple talaq in the Supreme Court and finally got justice done. With the enactment of laws prohibiting triple talaq, Muslim women are now empowered to seek legal recourse for themselves.
Following the implementation of the triple talaq law, Bano was appointed vice-chairperson of the Uttarakhand State Women's Commission, where she remains dedicated to promoting women's rights and empowerment. She has been actively defending the rights and dignity of women who have been victims.
Bano mentioned that in cases of women facing oppression, she strives to facilitate dialogue between both parties to foster mutual understanding.
Local women have also expressed satisfaction with the Supreme Court's decision, pointing out that it is likely to reduce cases of triple talaq. Previously, it had become common for men to initiate divorce after extramarital affairs, trivializing the process. However, following the court's ruling, there is optimism within the Muslim community that these types of cases will decrease.
Another woman emphasized that after divorce, husbands should be obliged to provide financial support to their wives, considering that women are responsible not only for their own expenses but also for the well-being of their children. She believes this measure would alleviate some of the financial burdens on women and potentially reduce divorce rates.
Importantly, the Supreme Court has clarified that the law regarding maintenance applies to all married women, regardless of their religious affiliation. Article 125 stipulates that persons with sufficient means cannot avoid their responsibility to support their wives, children or parents.
The court stressed that alimony is not an act of charity but a fundamental right of a married woman. It said: "This right transcends religious boundaries and reinforces the principle of gender equality and financial security for all married women."
