The Supreme Court sought the Centre's response on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of Muslim polygamy. The petition seeks uniform application of bigamy laws, compulsory marriage registration and legislative measures to abolish polygamy, citing violations of equality and dignity
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a plea by National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) challenging a verdict by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, in which the court allowed a 16-year-old Muslim girl to enter into a valid marriage under the Muslim Personal Law.
