Question

In which of the following cases, talaq-e-biddat was declared as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court?

• A. Shah Bano v. Union of India
• B. Shayara Bano v. Union of India
• C. Shamim Ara v. State of Uttar Pradesh
• D. Noor Saba Khatoon v. Mohd. Quasim

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Shayara Bano v. Union of India

Answer 2

In the case of Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court declared the practice of talaq-e-biddat (instant triple talaq) unconstitutional. The court held that this practice violated the fundamental rights of Muslim women under the Constitution. This landmark judgment upheld the right to equality and protection from arbitrary practices.
Thus, the correct answer is b) Shayara Bano v. Union of India.