The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a PIL challenging Muslim polygamy. This petition argues the practice violates fundamental constitutional rights. It also seeks stronger legal protection for women in such situations. The court will hear this plea alongside other challenges to Muslim personal law. This development follows the ongoing examination of talaq-e-hasan petitions.

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on petition to ban polygamy among Muslims and enforce marriage registration laws.

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice to the Centre on a petition filed by women's rights activists Zakia Soman and Noorjehan…