SHORT ANSWER:
The judgment in Shayara Bano vs Union of India (2017) declared the practice of instant triple talaq unconstitutional.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that instant triple talaq violates the fundamental rights of Muslim women.
- It emphasized the need for gender justice and equality.
- The judgment led to the enactment of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The practice of instant triple talaq is now punishable with imprisonment for up to three years.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Judgment, Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019.
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