Verdict on Triple Talaq

By declaring the discriminatory practice of instant triple talaq as unconstitutional, the Supreme Court in August 2017 sent out a clear message that personal law can no longer be privileged over fundamental rights.

Verdict Explained

Majority Verdict

• The majority verdict attempts a delicate balancing act between individual rights enshrined in Article 14 and religious freedoms guaranteed by Article 25.
• Justice Joseph found that triple talaq was against the mandate of Quran and therefore impermissible.
• Justices Nariman and Lalit also made the more fundamental argument that triple talaq violated Article 14 and therefore needed to be struck down.
• Justice Nariman cited the Constitution’s ....