Lucknow, May 9: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday said the Islamic practice of triple talaq is unconstitutional and violates the basic human rights of Muslim women. The high court also said the rights of any person including Muslim women cannot be violated in the name of personal laws. The court’s observation came while hearing a petition filed by a man whose wife is pursuing criminal charges against him for allegedly torturing her for dowry and then giving triple talaq when she refused to pay. Also Read - 'Disservice To Nation': SC Stays Broadcast of TV Show 'UPSC Jihad', Says Intent is to Vilify Muslim Community

“In name of personal law, basic human rights of women cannot be violated. Muslim men can’t give divorce in this way. This is against the right of equality,” said the Allahabad High Court. The court said that personal law may be applicable only within the purview of the Constitution adding that fatwa, which is contrary to the justice system is not valid. The court’s observation came in a judgment in which the man’s plea to scrap criminal proceedings against him was dismissed. Hearing in the case ended on April 19 and details of the judgment were made public on Tuesday. Also Read - 'Arrest, Search Without Warrant': UP Govt To Set Up New Special Security Force | All You Need to Know

“Triple Talaq is unconstitutional, it violates the rights of Muslim women,” ruled the Allahabad High Court while pronouncing the judgment. Earlier on March 30 this year, the Supreme Court referred the triple talaq issue to a Constitution bench, which will hear the matter on May 11. A five-member bench will be constituted by the top court to hear the matter. The apex court will be hearing a clutch of petitions demanding a ban on the triple talaq practice. Also Read - 'Is Being a Muslim Crime in India': Twitter Stands in Support of Umar Khalid, Question Why 'Goli Maaro Gang' is Roaming Free?