In Brief
The Supreme Court held that while talaq-e-biddat (triple talaq) is an integral part of Muslim personal law and has constitutional protection under Article 25, it is arbitrary and gender-discriminatory. The Court issued a six-month injunction against pronouncing triple talaq while directing the Union of India to enact legislation to regulate or abolish the practice. Justice Kurian separately held that triple talaq violates the Quran and lacks legal sanctity. The Court recognized that reforms to personal law require legislative, not judicial, intervention. This balanced approach acknowledged women's rights while respecting constitutional protections of religious practices, leaving reform to Parliament and the Muslim community.
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