About the Book: Teen Talaq: Aastha ki Chaan-Been
Triple talaq, or talaq-e-bidat, is one of the most debated issues not only in
India but also in other countries having a sizeable Muslim population. Muslim
men have regularly misused this provision to divorce their wives instantly by
simply uttering talaq thrice. The Supreme Court of India, in the landmark
judgement Shayara Bano v. Union of India, finally declared the practice
unconstitutional. Salman Khurshid, who assisted in the case as amicus curiae,
dives deep into the topic but presents it simply, without much jargon.
Explaining the reasons behind the courts decision, he goes on to discuss other
aspects