Thread by @lawbarandbench

#SupremeCourt hearing plea challenging the practice of Talaq-e-Hasan by which a Muslim man can divorce his wife by saying the word "talaq" once a month, for three months.

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Bench had in the last hearing allowed the husband of the lead Petitioner to be impleaded.

Counsel for Petitioner: There is no settlement possible unlike in Shayara Bano. I tried my best.

Justice Kaul: You know what will happen.

Upadhayay: Benazir is here.

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Order: Ld Counsel for the private Respondent has entered appearance and stated that he is not agreeable to settlement even on issue of further alimony. List on 3rd week of February for final hearing.

Counters within 4 weeks, rejoinders 2 weeks thereafter.

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Counsel mentions another form of talaq that may be heard.

SC: You argue then.

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Order modified: Listed on third week of January.

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Counsel of lady who benefited from extra judicial talaq also appears: didn't have to go through courts and add to pending litigation. Upadhyay can mention his other plea also that is detailed.

Justice Kaul: That is his wish if he wants to.

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Upadhyay: Talaq e Kiyat they say Azad three times, bypassing triple talaq ban.

Justice Kaul: All of you please make sure pleadings are complete.

Sr Adv Siddhartha Dave: Lordships are always ahead of us.

SC: you made us move.

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Upadhyay: First time Mr Dave is not on pro-womens side.

Adv quips: He's on whoever side that fills his pockets.

Dave smiles, says: Upadhyay neevr approaches me.

Upadhyay: i appear pro bono.

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