AMN / Hyderabad
All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), the apex body of Indian Muslisms has decided to introduce a new clause in its ‘Model Nikahnama’ or marriage contract, where the groom will have to pledge in writing that he will not give instant divorce to his wife.
The move aimed to curb the practice of the now illegal instant divorce, comes at a crucial time when the BJP-led central government is making all efforts to pass the Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha. The proposed Bill criminalizes triple talaq with a jail term of three years.
The AIMPLB is scheduled to engage in a detailed discussion on Triple Talaq in a three-day long plenary starting February 9 till February 11 in Hyderabad.
The board is expected finalize its roadmap on the protection of Muslim personal laws.
AIMPLB convener and general secretary, Rahimuddin Ansari said, “The Board has already said that anyone who practices instant triple talaq will face social boycott. Further, to put an end to this practice, we propose to add another clause in the ‘Model Nikahnama’ where the man will pledge not to give instant triple talaq. This amendment will reduce the number of triple talaq cases.”
Asari added, “Also, the community will be more aware of the issue and understand that instant triple talaq is against Islam and the law of the country. The final decision on this will however be taken in the meeting.”
“The two main agenda of the meetings are to discuss the Triple Talaq Bill and the Babri Masjid case, which is scheduled for hearing in the Supreme Court starting February 8. It’s a very crucial meeting in view of the issues concerning the Muslim community,” Rahimuddin Ansari added.