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Equality before law denied to Muslim women in matter of triple talaq: HC

The Kerala High Court today said equality before law has been denied to Muslim women in India in the matter of triple talaq. Disposing of three cases involving divorced Muslim women, the high court urged the need for codified law with regard to divorce. <br/><br/>The court added that the Quran nowhere approves triple talaq in one utterance, and rather promotes conciliation as best method to resolve marital discord. Even Islamic countries like Egypt, Iraq and UAE have totally derecognised the concept of triple talaq, the court said.<br/><br/>

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