In Brief:
- The Supreme Court issued notice to Centre on a plea to ban polygamy.
- The petition also calls for compulsory registration of Muslim marriages and divorces.
- Aims to prevent secret subsequent marriages in the Muslim community.
- The petition seeks enforcement through State authorities to regulate personal laws.
On Friday (July 31, 2026), the Supreme Court of India sought the Centre’s response on a petition to declare polygamy among Muslims unconstitutional and requested legislative steps to abolish the practice for all citizens, regardless of religion.
The plea contends that unregistered polygamous marriages leave women vulnerable and lack legal accountability. By mandating statutory registration, the petitioners argue the legal system can prevent secret subsequent marriages and ensure spouse protection within personal law frameworks.
This case marks a major milestone in the ongoing legal debate surrounding uniform civil standards, gender equity, and personal law reforms in India.
