Polygamy case referred to Islamic legal cell

NEW DELHI, MAY 12. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) today said the issue of polygamy was being referred to its legal cell in the wake of the Supreme Court notice on a petition seeking outlawing of the practice.

Commenting on the apex court notice to the Central Government on the issue, the AIMPLB president, Mr. Islam Qasmi said in a press release that the matter would be taken into view after examining the text of the notice.

The Supreme Court had on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a petition by a Muslim woman, who was given `talaq' (divorce) by her husband, seeking issuance of a direction to outlaw the practice of polygamy in the community.

``Any legislation impinging on the freedom of religion and compelling the Muslim community to do away with the Islamic shariat would not be acceptable,'' he said.

- PTI

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