Jamiat moves SC against law on triple talaq
The petitioner termed Section 4 of the Act, prescribing punishment of up to three years’ imprisonment with fine, as an ill-conceived provision imposing excessive and discriminatory penalty on Muslim men resorting to triple talaq. “Lesser punishment is prescribed in Indian Penal Code for many offences which are far graver - rioting (2 years), bribery (one year), food adulteration (six months), causing death due to rash and negligent driving (2 years),” it said.