Supreme Court Refers Triple Talaq Issue To Constitution Bench, Will Hear Case On May 11

The Supreme Court on Thursday referred the triple talaq issue to the constitution bench. The hearing in the case will begin on May 11. Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi plea to hear the case before the summer vacation was rejected by the apex court. A five-member bench will be constituted by the top court to hear the matter. A bench comprising Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud said the petitions challenging the validity of triple talaq, ‘nikah halala’ and polygamy practiced by Muslims will be head by the larger bench during the summer vacation.

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