ISAS Briefs

In August 2017, the Indian Supreme Court delivered its verdict on the triple talaq (divorce), stating that it violates the state's Constitution. The judgement can be seen as a victory for a Muslim woman's individual rights versus the Muslim community's collective customs and traditions. However, despite the decision, it remains unclear if the ruling will allow the Supreme Court to differentiate in the same manner in the future. It is also to be seen how the ruling will affect the practice of triple talaq in India because of the gap between the legal aspects of the Supreme Court's decision and the customary practice.