The Hindu·3 min read·medium
SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban polygamy
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Krishnadas Rajagopal
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The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Union government regarding a petition to declare polygamy among Muslims unconstitutional. The petitioners are calling for a uniform application of bigamy laws and the codification of Muslim Personal Law to ensure gender equality.
The Supreme Court on Friday (July 31, 2026) sought the Centre’s response on a petition to declare polygamy among Muslims as unconstitutional, for a direction to take legislative steps to abolish the practice for all citizens regardless of religion.
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