The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to file its response on a plea seeking a declaration that the persons who do not want to be governed by the Muslim Personal Law must be allowed to be governed by the secular law of the country.
The victim, a resident of Seawoods, filed the complaint with NRI Sagar Police, leading to charges under various sections of the Muslim Women (Protection of Marriage Rights) Bill and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The Samajwadi Party leader also alleged that during the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Police officials deployed at polling stations misused their power and position, and made SP supporters, especially Muslim women voters remove their veils, causing fear among the women.
This was indeed the first time a women's group was called by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). Specifically, the Muslim Women Intellectual Group, led by Shalini Ali, was invited to share their views and suggestions on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
A Meeting of Joint Committee of Parliament on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, chaired by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal will be held in Parliament Annexe building on Monday.
Chhath Puja -- called aastha ka mahaparv (the mega festival of faith) is not only a celebration that prays for rising and setting Sun, but also celebrates inter-religious bonhomie.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday called for a law that would ensure representation for poor Muslim women and Pasmanda communities in the Waqf Board, while also condemning the misuse of waqf properties.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke against the banned practice of triple talaq in an event on Friday, remarking that the practice was a 'big issue' for Muslim women.
Kiren Rijiju, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs on Monday stated that there have been persistent demands and appeals from poor and ordinary Muslim women to ensure Waqf property is managed more transparently, efficiently, and beneficially for the Muslim co
The Supreme Court on July 10 ruled that Section 125 Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) applied to all married women including Muslim married women and they can claim maintenance from their husbands under these provisions.
Reacting to the Supreme Court's observation that any divorced Muslim woman can seek maintenance from their husband under Section 125 of CrPC, BJP leader Shazia Ilmi said that this is a historic decision and a relief for all Muslim women.
Hailing the Supreme Court's judgment enabling Muslim women to claim maintenance from their husbands, Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday said that such a decision is necessary as it brings social harmony and is equal for all religions.