The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a historic judgement disapproving the practice of divorcing Muslim Women through Triple Talaq. This wasn't not achieved either in a Single Day or by a Single Individual. About 5 Women have done everything they can for equality of men and women.
Shayara Bano:
Shayara Bano from Uttarakhand was married to property dealer Rizwan Ahmed in 2001. In October 2015, She received a post from her husband on which 'Talaq, Talaq, Talaq' was written and Religious Heads told her it's valid. With the help of a Lawyer, The 36-Year-Old moved Supreme Court seeking declaration of Triple Talaq, Nikah Halala (woman who wish to remarry her first husband had to marry someone else and get divorced) and Multiple Marriages of Muslim Men as illegal. NDA Government filed an affidavit against Triple Talaq after Bano approached SC.
Ishrat Jahan:
In April 2015, Ishrat Jahan from West Bengal received Triple Talaq from her husband, staying in Dubai, on the phone. He took their four children and even married another woman. Ms Jahan is now fighting for the custody of her children and alimony from hubby.
Gulshan Parween:
In 2015, Gulshan Parveen from Uttar Pradesh received a divorce notice on a Rs 10 stamp paper. She was also a victim of domestic violence and dowry harassment.
Aafreen Rehman:
Aafreen Rehman faced harassment from her husband and in-laws since marriage in 2014. She was sent out of home in September 2015 and divorce notice was served to her later.
Atiya Sabri:
Atiya Sabri got married in 2012. She moved Supreme Court in January against the Triple Talaq.
Shayara Bano:
Shayara Bano from Uttarakhand was married to property dealer Rizwan Ahmed in 2001. In October 2015, She received a post from her husband on which 'Talaq, Talaq, Talaq' was written and Religious Heads told her it's valid. With the help of a Lawyer, The 36-Year-Old moved Supreme Court seeking declaration of Triple Talaq, Nikah Halala (woman who wish to remarry her first husband had to marry someone else and get divorced) and Multiple Marriages of Muslim Men as illegal. NDA Government filed an affidavit against Triple Talaq after Bano approached SC.
Ishrat Jahan:
In April 2015, Ishrat Jahan from West Bengal received Triple Talaq from her husband, staying in Dubai, on the phone. He took their four children and even married another woman. Ms Jahan is now fighting for the custody of her children and alimony from hubby.
Gulshan Parween:
In 2015, Gulshan Parveen from Uttar Pradesh received a divorce notice on a Rs 10 stamp paper. She was also a victim of domestic violence and dowry harassment.
Aafreen Rehman:
Aafreen Rehman faced harassment from her husband and in-laws since marriage in 2014. She was sent out of home in September 2015 and divorce notice was served to her later.
Atiya Sabri:
Atiya Sabri got married in 2012. She moved Supreme Court in January against the Triple Talaq.