August 04, 2004
 

The issue of whether Muslim men can get away with a divorce by saying talaaq thrice is one that is very close to the community. Any move to alter the laws is typically met with a threat of agitation. The government, as usual just buckles under the pressure, especially when religious groups are involved and religions form part of the vote bank of the elected representatives.

I am not claiming that a uniform civil code is the solution. I think a little bit of sense is the solution. I think the Supreme Court, and indeed the Indian constitution, should be the supreme authority over interpretation of laws. If a law framed by a community violates sections of the constitution, what the constitution says must hold good.

Rambled @ 8:19 PM

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