The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging Muslim polygamy, arguing it violates constitutional rights and seeking stronger protection for women. This plea will be heard alongside other challenges to Muslim personal law.
Assam's Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah proposed dismissing government employees practicing polygamy and barring them from welfare schemes in the state budget. A bill to ban polygamous marriages with up to seven years imprisonment was also passed last year.
Netflix's Zulu-language drama 'The Polygamist' has become a global hit, sparking widespread debate on marriage, betrayal, and polygamy. The series, co-produced by Jacob Zuma's daughters, explores toxic family dynamics and social ills, resonating with viewers across Africa and internationally.
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has clarified that MLA Sana Malik's recent comments on talaq and polygamy in the Maharashtra assembly were her personal views, not the party's official stance. Party president Sunil Tatkare stated the NCP champions women's rights for all and disagrees with Malik's remarks.
Assam's government has introduced a Uniform Civil Code Bill to ban polygamy, standardize marriage and succession laws, and mandate live-in relationship registration. Scheduled tribes are excluded, and opposition parties seek broader consultations.
Home Minister Amit Shah outlined BJP's election promises for West Bengal at a Ranaghat rally, including implementation of Uniform Civil Code, ban on triple talaq, ending polygamy, Rs 3,000 monthly for women and unemployed youth, free bus travel for women, and crackdown on cattle smuggling and infiltrators. He criticized previous governments for soft approach to terrorism and highlighted BJP's national security record. Phase I polling recorded 91.78% turnout with Phase II on April 29 and counting on May 4.
