SC takes up plea to ban female circumcision prevailing in sections of Muslim community
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The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea seeking a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) practiced within the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community. The court issued a notice to the Centre and the Ministry of Law and Justice, acknowledging the NGO's argumentSC takes up plea to ban female circumcision prevailing in sections of Muslim community
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea seeking a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) practiced within the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community. The court issued a notice to the Centre and the Ministry of Law and Justice, acknowledging the NGO's argument that FGM is not an essential part of Islam and violates children's rights. Read more
