Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling on triple talaq and says the judgement is a victory for brave Muslim women in the country.
"I welcome the Supreme Court judgement on instant Triple Talaq. It's a victory for brave Muslim women who have waged a battle against it for years," Shabana tweeted on Tuesday.
The apex court, by a 3:2 majority judgment, held triple talaq being practised by the Muslim community as "unconstitutional", "arbitrary" and "not part of Islam".
Shabana is also a social activist and is active in supporting child survival and fighting AIDS and injustice in real life. She had participated in several plays and demonstrations denouncing communalism.
Among the social groups whose causes she has advocated are slum dwellers, displaced Kashmiri Pandit migrants and victims of the earthquake at Latur. The 1993 Mumbai riots appalled her and she emerged as a forceful critic of religious extremismgentle.
I welcome the Supreme Court judgement on instant Triple Talaq. Its a victory 4 brave Muslim women who hve waged battle against it for years
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) August 22, 2017
In 1998, the United Nations Population Fund appointed her as its Goodwill Ambassador for India.
She also runs the NGO Mijwan Welfare Society. The foundation was started by Kaifi Azmi, Shabana's father. It has advanced from 40 to 300 craftswomen.
The NGO was launched with the goal of creating employment opportunities for women, and reviving the art of chikankari embroidery.
BOLLYWOOD CELEBS HAIL JUDGEMENT ON TRIPLE TALAQ
The Supreme Court ruling on triple talaq will start a new chapter in empowerment of Muslim women in India, say Bollywood celebrities who hailed the verdict on Tuesday.
The apex court, by a 3:2 majority judgment, held triple talaq being practised by the Muslim community as "unconstitutional", "arbitrary" and "not part of Islam".
Here's what some Bollywood celebrities tweeted:
कुछ फ़ैसले ना तो libtards के लिए होते है, ना पप्पुओ के लिए, ना भक्तों के लिए। #TripleTalaq का फ़ैसला महिलाओं के मानवाधिकार की जीत है।बस।👍🙏
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) August 22, 2017
Anupam Kher: Some decisions are not for libtards, pappus or even Bhakts. The decision of triple talaq is for the win of women empowerment.
Madhur Bhandarkar: Welcome judgement by Supreme Court to declare triple talaq as unconstitutional. This will start a new chapter in empowerment of Muslim women.
Dia Mirza: A win for democracy! Historic day for women's rights in our country. Equality, triple talaq, human rights, Supreme Court.
Kabir Bedi: Since Supreme Court has declared triple talaq "unconstitutional", why does Parliament have to enact a new law to void it.
Gautam Rode: A verdict that I am proud of India! A verdict which was much needed! Ending triple talaq shall lead towards equality!
Luv S Sinha: Good to read that triple talaq has been deemed unconstitutional. A victory for Muslim women and another step towards equality.
