AN EXPLORATION

OF
POLYGAMOUS
MARRIAGES
THROUGH
JUDICIAL AND
LEGISLATIVE
INTERVENTIONS
 An inquiry
from the perspective
of
conflict among
Religion and
Constitution.
 Polygamy as a
prevalent practice
among Muslims and
the status of Muslim
women.
 Status of Polygamy
among Hindus

The 227 Law Commission Report.

 From the
Constitutional and
Judicial stand point.
Article 13
Article 14
Article 15

From the Feminist point of view

 The progressive
decision made by the
court in Shayara
Bano Judgment
 Kerala;
should be role model
for India
• Muslim marriage and divorces be enrolled
with the local registrar of marriages.
• Constitution of a 'conciliation chamber,' to be
set up in each district.