“TRIPLE TALAQ AND THE QUEST FOR JUSTICE: A SOCIO-LEGAL STUDY OF MUSLIM WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN MALAPPURAM”
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Triple Talaq, Malappuram, Muslim Women, Gender Justice, Personal Law, Islamic Divorce, 2019 Act, Religious Response, Legal ReformAbstract
This study explores the practice of Triple Talaq (Muthalaq) in Malappuram, Kerala, with a focus on its legal, social, and religious implications. Despite being declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of India in 2017 and criminalized under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, challenges in its implementation persist. The study aims to understand how this legislation has impacted Muslim women's marital rights, the extent of its enforcement, and the response from religious scholars and institutions. It highlights the tension between legal reforms and traditional religious practices, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that promotes gender justice without alienating the community. The significance lies in the growing assertion of Muslim women advocating for their rights and the broader implications for personal law reform in a pluralistic society.
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