India allows religious institutions to govern matters of marriage, divorce and property inheritance in the multi-faith nation.
New Delhi (AFP) - India's highest court Thursday began considering the legality of a controversial Islamic practice that allows men to leave their wives instantly by reciting the word "divorce" three times.
"Triple talaq" is legal for Muslims under the Indian constitution but it has come under scrutiny with reports emerging of men divorcing their wives via letters, Skype and WhatsApp messages.
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