The Lok Sabha has passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill by negating the amendments moved by some opposition members. Two hundred forty-five members voted in favour of the bill while 11 voted against it yesterday. <br />''<br />''The Bill makes all declarations of instant triple talaq void and illegal. It seeks to make the practice a punishable offence with imprisonment of up to three years.<br />''<br />'' The Bill will replace the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Ordinance-2018. Replying to a debate on the Bill, Minister for Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad said, it has not been brought to target any religion but to give justice to women. <br />''<br />''However, not satisfied with the Minister's reply and not accepting the demand to send the Bill to joint select committee, the Members from Congress, RJD, NC, SP, NCP staged a walkout. While division was taking place BJD members also walked out.<br />'' <br />''Meanwhile, BJP president Amit Shah has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the entire government for successfully passing the Triple Talaq Bill in the Lok Sabha. In a tweet, Mr Shah said, it is a historic step ensuring equality and dignity for the Muslim women. <br />'' <br />''Talking to media outside Parliament, Information and Broadcasting Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore said that the passing of the is a momentous occasion for the dignity and rights of Indian Muslim women. <br />''  <br />''The National Commission for Women has also welcomed the passage of the Bill. <br />''<br />''<br />