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1 August 2026

Supreme Court petition to ban polygamy

The petition raises significant constitutional and legal questions regarding the intersection of personal laws, gender equality, and the Uniform Civil Code, which are core themes in the UPSC syllabus.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Union government regarding a petition seeking to declare polygamy among Muslims unconstitutional.
  • Petitioners seek a directive for the government to take legislative steps to abolish polygamy across all religions.
  • The petition specifically requests the uniform application of Section 82 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which criminalizes bigamy, by removing exemptions currently provided under Muslim Personal Law.
  • The petitioners argue that the practice of polygamy is a primary driver of female destitution.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Supreme Court challenge to the constitutional validity of polygamy, which has been running since 1 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional challenges in balancing personal laws with the principle of a Uniform Civil Code in the context of gender justice and equality. 150 words
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  2. The debate over the practice of polygamy highlights the tension between religious freedom and the fundamental right to equality. Critically analyze the role of the judiciary in harmonizing personal laws with constitutional morality. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) deals with the punishment for bigamy?

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