Triple Talaq Bill to Be Presented in Lok Sabha
A bill seeking to criminalise the practice of instant talaq or triple talaq among Muslims is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill is listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha by Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on 28 December, according to the list of businesses to be taken up in the lower house.
The bill, prepared by an inter-ministerial group and headed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, makes instant triple talaq or talaq-e-biddat in any form – spoken, in writing or by electronic means such as email, SMS and WhatsApp – “illegal and void” and provides for a jail term of three years for the husband.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Sine Die
Rajya Sabha has been adjourned sine die.
Lok Sabha Adjourned Sine Die
Lok Sabha has been adjourned sine die. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the proceedings on the last day.
Cong MPs Asked to Be Present in RS on Friday
The Congress on Friday, 5 January, issued a three-line whip for its members in Rajya Sabha, asking them to remain present in the House for the day.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11 am after continued uproar over Triple Talaq Bill.
TMC MP Derek O’Brien said, “It’s clear that this side(opposition) wants to empower women, and you (Govt) stand exposed”. To this Smriti Irani replied saying, “absolutely not, if you seriously want to empower women then have a discussion now.”
After the adjournment, O’Brien told reporters, “Today BJP has been exposed, they don't have the guts to empower women.”
The government is isolated, the Opposition is one. The bill should be sent to the select committee.Kapil Sibal, Congress