SC to form Constitution Bench on pleas against Nikah-Halala, polygamy

Mar 23, 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will form a Constitution Bench to conduct proceedings on pleas against Nikah-Halala and polygamy, practiced among Muslims.

Chinese lecturer suspended from teaching over views on polygamy

Jun 13, 2021

Beijing [China], June 14 : A lecturer from a top Chinese law school has been suspended from teaching after he argued in favour of...

Percentage of Hindus in population fell between 1950-2015, that of minorities increased, finds study

May 09, 2024

"In the census of 1951, there were 88 per cent Hindus and 9.5 per cent Muslims while in the census of 2011, there were...

"Government will bring strong law to end polygamy in state": Assam CM Sarma

Aug 15, 2023

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that government will bring a strong law to end polygamy in the state.

Expert Committee submits report on Assam's legislative competence to end polygamy

Aug 06, 2023

Taking to Twitter, Sarma while making the announcement of the development said that the state is now closer of creating a positive ecosystem for...

Supreme Court agrees to form constitution bench on issues related to polygamy, nikah-halala

Nov 24, 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to form a constitution bench to conduct proceedings on pleas relating to polygamy and nikah-halala, practised among Muslims.