Personal Law cases

3 verified cases involving Personal Law, newest first.

On trial·2 hours agoUpdated 2 hours ago

In re: Regulation of all forms of 'talaq' under Muslim personal law

The Supreme Court of India has issued notice to the Union government and other relevant parties seeking their response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The petition requests the framing and implementation of uniform procedural safeguards and guidelines governing all forms of divorce under Muslim personal law.

Personal LawCustodial / human rights

Delhi·22 independent trusted sources·Court matter

Judgment delivered·9 years agoUpdated 9 years ago

Shayara Bano and others vs Union of India — Triple Talaq

Six petitioners, including Shayara Bano and Ishrat Jahan, challenged the practice of instant triple talaq in the Supreme Court. The court examined the constitutionality of the practice in a landmark ruling.

Constitutional lawPersonal Law

Delhi·22 independent trusted sources·Court matter

Closed·4 years agoUpdated 4 years ago

Mohd. Ahmed Khan vs Shah Bano Begum

The Supreme Court of India ruled that a Muslim woman is entitled to maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, regardless of her religion. The judgment sparked significant national debate regarding the intersection of personal laws and secular legal obligations.

MaintenancePersonal Law

22 independent trusted sources·Court matter