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SC seeks Centre response on plea to declare polygamy among Muslims as unconstitutional

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The Supreme Court of India has sought a response from the central government regarding a legal petition that seeks to declare the practice of polygamy among Muslims unconstitutional.

The court's directive asks the Centre to outline its viewpoint on whether the practice should be banned. The petition challenges the legality of polygamy within the Muslim community under the framework of the constitution.

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