The Supreme Court ruling on triple talaq will start a new chapter in empowerment of Muslim women in India, say Bollywood celebrities who hailed the verdict on Tuesday
The Supreme Court ruling on triple talaq will start a new chapter in empowerment of Muslim women in India, say Bollywood celebrities who hailed the verdict on Tuesday.
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The apex court, by a 3:2 majority judgment, held triple talaq being practised by the Muslim community as 'unconstitutional', "arbitrary" and "not part of Islam".
Here's what some Bollywood celebrities commented on the judgement:
Shabana Azmi: I welcome the Supreme Court judgement on instant Triple Talaq. Its a victory 4 brave Muslim women who hve waged battle against it for years
Ajay Devgn: This decision had been in the waiting for a long time. I am very happy to know the judgement on triple talaq and I am sure everyone else is happy too.
Rishi Kapoor: Film Prem Rog commented on the widow remarriage,the Government nullifies a decadent old system of triple Talaq! Congrats Woman emancipation
Farhan Akhtar:This is the right decision and I support it completely. Everyone has the right to live the life the way they want. Women empowerment and emancipation has to happen and this is the first step towards it.
Anupam Kher: Some decisions are not for libtards, pappus or even Bhakts. The decision of triple talaq is for the win of women empowerment.
Madhur Bhandarkar: Welcome judgement by Supreme Court to declare triple talaq as unconstitutional. This will start a new chapter in empowerment of Muslim women.
Dia Mirza: A win for democracy! Historic day for women's rights in our country. Equality, triple talaq, human rights, Supreme Court.
Kabir Bedi: Since Supreme Court has declared triple talaq "unconstitutional", why does Parliament have to enact a new law to void it.
Gautam Rode: A verdict that I am proud of India! A verdict which was much needed! Ending triple talaq shall lead towards equality!
Luv S Sinha: Good to read that triple talaq has been deemed unconstitutional. A victory for Muslim women and another step towards equality.
(with inputs from agencies and Anupriya Verma)
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