How Supreme Court balanced 1400-year-old Islamic traditions with modern constitutional rights in the landmark triple talaq case.
Show Notes
ποΈ The Case That Shook India's Legal Foundation
π What happens when a centuries-old religious practice crashes head-on with modern constitutional rights? This episode takes you inside the courtroom drama that changed millions of lives overnight!
π‘ What You'll Discover:
- π The four sacred sources of Islamic law - and why they sometimes contradict each other
- βοΈ How judges navigate the minefield between religious freedom and gender equality
- π― Why something can be 'sinful in theology but valid in law' - and how courts handle this paradox
π Real Cases Discussed:
- π Shayara Bano vs. Union of India - The triple talaq case that divided a nation
- β Narasu Appa Mali case - The precedent that shaped personal law boundaries
π Behind the Scenes:
- π How Quran, Hadith, Ijma, and Qiyas create Islamic law's hierarchy
- π€ Why Justice Kurian Joseph asked: 'Can Islam be anti-Quranic?'
- β‘ The 3:2 Supreme Court verdict that banned instant triple talaq forever
ποΈ This isn't just legal history - it's the story of how India balances ancient wisdom with modern justice, one landmark case at a time!
What is Muslim Law?
In this show, we delve into the essentials of Muslim Personal Law and the legal framework governing marriage, divorce, and inheritance in the Muslim community. Whether it's nikah, talaq, maintenance rights, or succession under Shariaβthis show breaks down complex legal concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand manner.