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SC Re-examines Polygamy: Equality vs Personal Law

Supreme Court Re-examines Polygamy Through Constitutional Equality Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response to a petition challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy under Muslim Personal Law. The Court has also asked the government to consider legislative measures to abolish the practice for all citizens, bringing the issue of …