Why a uniform civil code for all is not a good idea
In the last post, we discussed the various opinions and trajectories surrounding the UCC and triple talaq in India. In this post, we...
Uniform Civil Code and Triple Talaq in India: A breakdown of the debates
For the past few weeks, India has been deep in the debates regarding Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and Triple Talaq. In October, 2016, The...
Petition to ban polygamy and unilateral divorce in one sitting (Part II)
SAHR is following the Shayara Bano petition at the Indian Supreme Court to ban triple-talaq (unilateral divorce pronounced in one...
Petition to ban polygamy and unilateral divorce in one sitting (Part I)
SAHR is following the Shayara Bano petition at the Indian Supreme Court to ban triple-talaq (unilateral divorce pronounced in one...
Myths and Motives in Honour Killings
Data on honour killings are not always readily available due to the secrecy surrounding these crimes and poor reporting. However, from...
Rani v The State
At 7 months pregnant, Mst Rani lodged an F.I.R alleging Faqiro, aided and abetted by Rehmat raped her at knife point, which subsequently...
The Defence of Honour is not Shariah-compliant
Criminal law, while upholding the principles of punishment, deterrence and justice, provides for mitigating circumstances in some cases....
Interview with Gahida Altwati غيداء التواتي
Ghaida al-Tawati was associated with Libyan Journalists Union under Gaddafi and she continues to work as an independent activist. She is...
Rashid Ahmad Khan v Nasim Ara
The petitioner and the respondent were married on 22nd June, 1963. The respondent filed an application under section 9 of the Muslim...
Woman's right of divorce (Khul)
‘Hence is you have reason to fear that the two may not be able to keep within the bounds set by God, there shall be no sin upon either of...
