Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Triple Talaq Declared Unconstitutional, French President Survives Attack
On August 22, 2017, India's Supreme Court said that the practice of Triple Talaq, where a Muslim man could instantly divorce his wife by saying 'talaq' three times, was against the law.
The court decided that it was unfair to women because it let husbands end marriages without their wives' agreement.
Also, on the same day in 1962, French President Charles de Gaulle was targeted in an assassination attempt but survived.
Gunmen fired many bullets at his car, but he and his wife were unharmed.
De Gaulle's car, a Citroen DS 19, protected them.
Indian Supreme Court declared Triple Talaq unconstitutional on August 22, 2017.
The court ruled the practice violated Muslim women's fundamental rights and principles of equality.
Three judges held Triple Talaq unconstitutional, while two considered it valid.
The ruling gave husbands the power to end marriages at will without the wife's consent.
Charles de Gaulle survived an assassination attempt on August 22, 1962.
- Who
- The Supreme Court of India, Muslim women, and French President Charles de Gaulle.
- What
- The Indian Supreme Court declared Triple Talaq unconstitutional. French President Charles de Gaulle survived an assassination attempt.
- When
- August 22, 2017, and August 22, 1962.
- Where
- India and France.
- Why
- The Supreme Court deemed Triple Talaq violated women's rights. The assassination attempt was due to de Gaulle allowing Algeria independence.
Triple Talaq Advocates
Triple Talaq Critics
Validity of Divorce
Triple Talaq Advocates
The practice of Triple Talaq was considered a valid form of divorce.
Triple Talaq Critics
The practice was declared unconstitutional because it violated women's rights.
- Event
- Triple Talaq declared unconstitutional and assassination attempt
- Date
- August 22, 2017 and August 22, 1962
- Court Decision
- Triple Talaq deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of India
- Assassination Attempt
- French President Charles de Gaulle survived
- Law
- The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act was passed on July 30, 2019.