Can new divorce law protect Indian Muslim women Inside Story

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The use of the so-called 'triple talaq' by a man to divorce his wife is now outlawed in India • A Muslim man in India can no longer divorce his wife by simply uttering talaq - the Arabic word for divorce - three times. • If a husband tries to do that - he can now be jailed for up to three years. • The so-called 'triple talaq' method of instant divorce has been criminalised by India's parliament. • The upper house passed the bill on Tuesday, two years after the Supreme Court declared the practice unconstitutional. • But it's sharply divided lawmakers and campaigners. Those in favour say the new measure protects Muslim women. • Opponents say it's unusual to criminalise divorce, and the punishment is harsh. • Others argue marriage problems should be reviewed by community leaders, and not the government. • So, is it politically motivated? • Presenter: Adrian Finighan • Guests • Desh Ratan Nigam, lawyer associated with the the legal wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. A Hindu nationalist organisation. • Gareth Price, from Chatham House • Kamal Faruqui. founder of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board. • Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe • Follow us on Twitter / ajenglish • Find us on Facebook / aljazeera • Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ • #InsideStory #IndianMuslimWomen #DivorceLaw

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