9 years ago
New Delhi:
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017, more commonly known as the Triple Talaq Bill, has been passed in the Lok Sabha. The bill proposes to make instant talaq, or uttering the word "talaq" thrice, illegal. The bill also includes a three-year jail term for a Muslim man who uses triple talaq. The bill will now be sent to the Rajya Sabha.