Supreme Court Triple Talaq Case 2018 Edition

Supreme Court Triple Talaq Case presents the full text and authoritative analysis of the Constitutional Bench judgment in Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017) 9 SCC 1. This historic decision addressed the constitutional validity of instant triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat), a practice under Muslim Personal Law that permitted unilateral and instantaneous divorce.

The Supreme Court examined whether the practice violated Fundamental Rights guaranteed under the Constitution, particularly Article 14 (equality before law), Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty), and Article 25 (freedom of religion). In a pathbreaking ruling, the majority declared instant triple talaq unconstitutional, holding it arbitrary and inconsistent with constitutional morality.

The case represents a pivotal intersection between personal law and constitutional supremacy, raising complex questions about religious freedom, gender equality, judicial review, and legislative reform. It significantly contributed to the discourse on reforming personal laws within a constitutional framework.

Published by Eastern Book Company, this volume serves as a valuable reference for advocates, judges, academicians, policymakers, and law students seeking a deeper understanding of constitutional adjudication, gender justice, and the evolving relationship between religion and fundamental rights in India. It stands as one of the most consequential constitutional judgments in modern Indian legal history.