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Delhi High Court To Hear Petitions Seeking Uniform Civil Code On December 1
The Delhi High Court has listed for hearing on December 1 a batch of petitions seeking a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and observed that it "cannot do anything" if the issue has already been decided by the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court Turns Down Request Seeking Minimum Age For Marriage
The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a plea seeking uniform minimum age for marriage for both men and women, saying there are some matters which are reserved for Parliament and courts cannot enact a law.
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It's For Parliament To Frame Law On Civil Code: Centre Tells Supreme Court
The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it could not direct Parliament to frame or enact any law on Uniform Civil Code in the country.
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Centre Refrains To Comment On Supreme Court Notice On Uniform Civil Code
The Centre refrained to comment on a Supreme Court notice issued to it on a petition which had sought directions to the respondents to take steps to remove anomalies on the grounds of divorce, maintenance and alimony, saying the issue is sub-judice.
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No Attempts Made To Frame Uniform Civil Code In India: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday batted for framing of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for citizens of the country and rued that no attempts have been made to achieve this object despite "exhortations" by the top court.
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Opinion: RSS Stand On Uniform Civil Code - Don't Believe The Haters
The Supreme Court's verdict on triple talaq naturally entails further discussion on the necessity of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the country. This is not far-fetched since, in a liberal, democratic and secular society, gender justice based on a sense of equality can only be ensured by a common civil code.
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Law Panel To Study Triple Talaq Order Before Writing Report On Civil Code
The Law Commission is set to burn the midnight oil in the coming days to examine the Supreme Court order on triple talaq as it will provide a guideline to the panel in drafting its report on the uniform civil code, a senior functionary said on Tuesday.
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Triple Talaq Case - Supreme Court's Landmark Verdict Today: 10-Point Guide
Whether the controversial Islamic practice that allows men to leave their wives immediately by stating "talaq" (divorce) three times should be banned will be decided by five judges of the Supreme Court today at 10:30 am. Triple talaq has so far been legal for Muslims according to the Constitution, but several Muslim women who have bee...
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Triple Talaq a Matter of Faith for 1,400 Years, Kapil Sibal Tells Supreme Court
Principles of constitutional morality and equity do not apply to triple talaq because it is a matter of faith, the Muslim law board told the Supreme Court hearing the triple talaq case. The Muslim body that is defending the practice that lets men get instant divorce by saying talaq thrice insisted that a 1,400 year old practice could not be un-Isla...
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After 'Triple Talaq' On WhatsApp, Muslim Woman In Delhi Moves Court
A Muslim woman in Delhi who was divorced by her husband on WhatsApp has moved court for justice, but her own family is a test case in the debate over a uniform civil code and whether the court can intervene in personal laws. The Supreme Court is currently hearing a batch of petitions against customs like triple talaq and polygamy.
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Triple Talaq: Supreme Court Says Will Focus Only on 'Legal' Aspects
The Supreme Court will only examine triple talaq - the practice of Muslim men getting an instant divorce by saying "talaq" three times - from a legal perspective and steer clear of aspects in the legislative domain, such as bringing in a uniform civil code, under which divorce under Muslim law would have to be supervised by courts.
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Muslim Law Board For Triple Talaq, Against Uniform Civil Code
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Sunday strongly opposed the central government's move against triple talaq and imposition of uniform civil code, saying divine Sharia laws regarding marriage, divorce and adaptation cannot be modified or altered by any person or authority.
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Uniform Civil Code Not Acceptable, Reiterates Muslim Law Board
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) today reiterated its opposition to the Uniform Civil Code, with general secretary Maulana Wali Rahmani saying it is not acceptable to the Muslims at any cost.
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Government To Oppose Triple Talaq In Supreme Court Citing Women's Rights
The Centre will be opposing in the Supreme Court the triple talaq practice on the grounds of women's rights, terming it as "inalienable" and asserting that the issue should not be seen from the prism of uniform civil code, a highly placed government functionary said today.
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Centre Asks Law Commission To Examine Uniform Civil Code Issue
Indicating need for wider consultation before taking a call on a uniform civil code, the government has asked the Law Commission to examine the issue.
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Delhi High Court To Hear Petitions Seeking Uniform Civil Code On December 1
The Delhi High Court has listed for hearing on December 1 a batch of petitions seeking a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and observed that it "cannot do anything" if the issue has already been decided by the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court Turns Down Request Seeking Minimum Age For Marriage
The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a plea seeking uniform minimum age for marriage for both men and women, saying there are some matters which are reserved for Parliament and courts cannot enact a law.
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It's For Parliament To Frame Law On Civil Code: Centre Tells Supreme Court
The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it could not direct Parliament to frame or enact any law on Uniform Civil Code in the country.
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Centre Refrains To Comment On Supreme Court Notice On Uniform Civil Code
The Centre refrained to comment on a Supreme Court notice issued to it on a petition which had sought directions to the respondents to take steps to remove anomalies on the grounds of divorce, maintenance and alimony, saying the issue is sub-judice.
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No Attempts Made To Frame Uniform Civil Code In India: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday batted for framing of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for citizens of the country and rued that no attempts have been made to achieve this object despite "exhortations" by the top court.
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Opinion: RSS Stand On Uniform Civil Code - Don't Believe The Haters
The Supreme Court's verdict on triple talaq naturally entails further discussion on the necessity of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the country. This is not far-fetched since, in a liberal, democratic and secular society, gender justice based on a sense of equality can only be ensured by a common civil code.
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Law Panel To Study Triple Talaq Order Before Writing Report On Civil Code
The Law Commission is set to burn the midnight oil in the coming days to examine the Supreme Court order on triple talaq as it will provide a guideline to the panel in drafting its report on the uniform civil code, a senior functionary said on Tuesday.
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Triple Talaq Case - Supreme Court's Landmark Verdict Today: 10-Point Guide
Whether the controversial Islamic practice that allows men to leave their wives immediately by stating "talaq" (divorce) three times should be banned will be decided by five judges of the Supreme Court today at 10:30 am. Triple talaq has so far been legal for Muslims according to the Constitution, but several Muslim women who have bee...
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Triple Talaq a Matter of Faith for 1,400 Years, Kapil Sibal Tells Supreme Court
Principles of constitutional morality and equity do not apply to triple talaq because it is a matter of faith, the Muslim law board told the Supreme Court hearing the triple talaq case. The Muslim body that is defending the practice that lets men get instant divorce by saying talaq thrice insisted that a 1,400 year old practice could not be un-Isla...
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After 'Triple Talaq' On WhatsApp, Muslim Woman In Delhi Moves Court
A Muslim woman in Delhi who was divorced by her husband on WhatsApp has moved court for justice, but her own family is a test case in the debate over a uniform civil code and whether the court can intervene in personal laws. The Supreme Court is currently hearing a batch of petitions against customs like triple talaq and polygamy.
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Triple Talaq: Supreme Court Says Will Focus Only on 'Legal' Aspects
The Supreme Court will only examine triple talaq - the practice of Muslim men getting an instant divorce by saying "talaq" three times - from a legal perspective and steer clear of aspects in the legislative domain, such as bringing in a uniform civil code, under which divorce under Muslim law would have to be supervised by courts.
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Muslim Law Board For Triple Talaq, Against Uniform Civil Code
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Sunday strongly opposed the central government's move against triple talaq and imposition of uniform civil code, saying divine Sharia laws regarding marriage, divorce and adaptation cannot be modified or altered by any person or authority.
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Uniform Civil Code Not Acceptable, Reiterates Muslim Law Board
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) today reiterated its opposition to the Uniform Civil Code, with general secretary Maulana Wali Rahmani saying it is not acceptable to the Muslims at any cost.
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Government To Oppose Triple Talaq In Supreme Court Citing Women's Rights
The Centre will be opposing in the Supreme Court the triple talaq practice on the grounds of women's rights, terming it as "inalienable" and asserting that the issue should not be seen from the prism of uniform civil code, a highly placed government functionary said today.
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Centre Asks Law Commission To Examine Uniform Civil Code Issue
Indicating need for wider consultation before taking a call on a uniform civil code, the government has asked the Law Commission to examine the issue.
