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Sonia Gandhi questioned Rajiv on Shah Bano case, he said he was trying to deal with it fairly
In her new memoir, Sonia Gandhi recalls questioning Rajiv Gandhi over his handling of the Shah Bano case and his attempt to balance religious rights with gender justice. She also revisits the Ayodhya dispute, alleging that the BJP-RSS's actions deepened communal tensions and eventually led to the Babri Masjid's demolition.
Uniform, but for which gender(s)? India's UCC push faces a crucial question on same-sex couples and transgender rights
India’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) debate raises questions about equality and the exclusion of LGBTQ+ citizens from legal recognition and protections. Drawing on Supreme Court judgments and constitutional principles, the article argues that a civil code rooted in gender justice must also recognise transgender persons and same-sex couples.
Haq OTT release update: Where and when to watch Emraan Hashmi-Yami Gautam's courtroom drama. Check streaming details
Haq, the courtroom drama starring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, is set to make its OTT debut after its November theatrical release. Inspired by the landmark Shah Bano case, the film explores issues of women’s rights, personal law, and justice through the story of a Muslim woman who approaches the court seeking rightful maintenance.
Haq OTT release: Where to watch Emraan Hashmi, Yami Gautam's courtroom movie online after its theatrical run
Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam star in Haq, a courtroom drama inspired by the 1985 Shah Bano case. The film explores women's rights and justice. Haq releases in theatres on November 7, 2025. The movie faces controversy regarding its inspiration. Haq promises to reignite conversations about faith and fairness. Read on to where to watch online after its theatrical run.
Shah Bano's daughter sends legal notice to Emraan Hashmi, Yami Gautam's 'HAQ'
Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam's film 'HAQ' is in legal trouble. Shah Bano's daughter has sent a legal notice to the makers. The notice alleges unauthorized depiction of Shah Bano's personal life. The film is based on the landmark 1985 Shah Bano maintenance case. The makers are asked to stop the film's release.
SC verdict on maintenance to Muslim women brings back memories of 1985 Shah Bano case
Supreme Court decision echoes Shah Bano case, affirming Muslim women's right to seek maintenance. Controversy over obligations of Muslim husbands in providing maintenance discussed. Judgment emphasizes importance of Uniform Civil Code for gender equality in marriage and divorce matters.
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If voted to power, Congress will overturn Supreme Court verdict on Ram temple like in Shah Bano case: PM Modi
Modi accuses Congress of planning to reverse the Ram temple verdict like the Shah Bano case. He criticizes the opposition for insulting Lord Ram and his devotees, questioning their commitment to Maharashtra's pride.
'RaGa would overturn Ram Mandir decision like Shah Bano', claims ousted Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam
Acharya Pramod Krishnam alleges that Rahul Gandhi, in a meeting with close aides, vowed to overturn the Supreme Court's Ram Mandir decision if Congress comes to power, likening it to Rajiv Gandhi's handling of the Shah Bano case. Krishnam predicts Congress splitting into factions led by Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi.
Where was your respect for Constitution? PM Modi taunts Congress, cites 1985 Shah Bano case
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress for its handling of constitutional matters, particularly its treatment of Muslim women and the Shah Bano case. He accused the Congress of neglecting the Constitution during its long rule and highlighted his government's efforts to uphold it, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir. Modi defended his decision to abolish instant triple talaq, citing concerns for Muslim women's security, and criticized the Congress for its historical stance on the Ram Temple issue and Article 370.
Public outcry will not affect out judicial decisions, says SC on remission to Bilkis case convicts
"Public outcry will not affect our judicial decisions. We will consider only legal submissions and will not go by this (public anger over the incident). Suppose, there is no public outcry. Are we supposed to uphold the order? If there is a public outcry, does it mean it is a wrong order?" the bench told advocate Shobha Gupta, appearing for Bilkis Bano.
Supreme Court revisits Uniform Civil Code debate 45 years after Shah Bano's Rs 20 per month alimony judgment
As the years carried on post the ruling, the Supreme Court has consistently ruled in favor of Muslim women being entitled to alimony under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, while also urging the legislature to take the necessary steps towards enacting a Uniform Civil Code. However, the issue remained dormant until a recent PIL seeking the enactment of a Uniform Civil Code was dismissed by the Supreme Court on March 29.
Can Supreme Court ask Parliament to enact law for UCC? Top court to decide
One of the petitioners, Ashwini Upadhyay, watered down his demands and said the court should at least send the issue for a thorough examination by the Law Commission, which after completing scrutiny of the issue from all aspects and ground situation could give a report to the government, which could then decide whether or not to bring a bill based on the commission’s recommendation, he said.
Nobody will stay in power forever: Owaisi slams Shah over his 'rioters taught lesson' remark
Addressing an election rally in Gujarat on Friday, Shah had said that anti-social elements stopped indulging in violence after they were "taught a lesson" in 2002 and that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) established "permanent peace" in the state. Parts of Gujarat had witnessed large-scale violence in 2002 following the train burning incident at Godhra railway station in February that year.
Bilkis Bano case: All 11 life imprisonment convicts released under Gujarat government's remission policy
The apex court had directed the Gujarat government to look into the issue of remission of his sentence following which the government formed a committee, said Panchmahals Collector Sujal Mayatra, who headed the panel.
Anti-triple talaq crusader Shayara Bano gets minister rank in Uttarakhand
Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat's media coordinator Darshan Singh Rawat said ,Bano is among three women, who were appointed vice presidents of the State Women's Commission besides being accorded MoS status on Tuesday.
Kalraj Mishra is new governor of Rajasthan, Arif Mohd Khan gets Kerala
In Kerala, Arif Mohammed Khan replaces P. Sathasivam as the new Governor.
Planning triple talaq courts for speedy justice: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Speaking to ET, Prasad said there was such a suggestion and the “government will surely look into having separate magistrate courts” for this.
ET View: Passage of Triple Talaq Bill a moment of great import for India’s legislative history
With this bill, Parliament righted a wrong it had inflicted on its people more than two decades earlier.
Congress obstructing justice by attempting to derail Triple Talaq Bill: M J Akbar
Triple talaq will be criminalised, that doesn’t mean divorce has been banned. There is a procedure mentioned in the holy book, says M J Akbar.
Congress acted on directions of AIMPLB on triple talaq bill: Arif Mohammad Khan
Khan had resigned from the Rajiv Gandhi-led government in 1986 due to his differences over the Muslim personal law bill.
'Strict law needed for financial security of divorced women'
Siddiqua Begum (70), who witnessed her mother's struggle in the corridors of courts and in the society, says divorced women from the community face financial problems.
Centre can bring bill to build Ram temple in Ayodhya: Subramanian Swamy
Subramanian Swamy today said that the Centre might introduce a bill for constructing a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya only after securing a majority in the upper house.
Supreme Court to examine if instant triple talaq against human rights; to stay off uniform civil code
A bench led by CJI JS Khehar on Tuesday unveiled the contours of a debate, expected during the court’s summer recess beginning May, on the legal validity of the practices of polygamy and instant triple talaq.
Dial-a-divorce against spirit of Islam: M J Akbar
My position was fully and continuously written in the Telegraph, previously in Sunday and so on, says Akbar.
Holy Quran bats for gender rights: MJ Akbar
I am asking the qazis opposing triple talaq to go research the holy Quran, said MJ Akbar.
Triple talaq violates Quran & Sunna, apart from Constitution: Arif Mohammad Khan
Najma Heptulla, along with Muslim Personal Law Board leaders played a key role in "pressuring the Rajiv government" to do the U-turn in the Shah Bano case.
Law Ministry used Shah Bano case to justify itself before PMO
This was a part of the detailed three-page note that the law ministry had submitted to the PMO on July 1, the day when it first became public that the issue was referred to the Law Commission.
Triple talaq: Muslim Law Board to contest Shayara Bano case in Supreme Court
In 1985, Shah Bano, a 62-year-old Muslim mother of five from Indore, who was divorced by her husband, had won the right to alimony in the SC.
Muslim body Jamait Ulama I Hind opposes SC's attempt to do Shah Bano II
The 1985 court intervention in favour of Muslim women in the Shah Bano case had turned politically acrimonious, with Parliament passing a law to undo the judgement.
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