It refers to a group of women having approached to make bigamy for people of all religions punishable under section 494 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) in tune with UN conventions against bigamy, Presently provisions in Shariat Act prevent section 494 of IPC prevent Muslims to be exempted from provisions of section 494 of IPC because this section is subject to applicability f personal law.
It is noteworthy many non-Muslims including known celebrities and in legislature misuse the provision by symbolically adopting Islam just for day to prevent punishment under section 494 of IPC Act, thus hurting and torturing rights of the first wife.
Central government has already taken steps to remove evils from Muslim society like banning triple talaq. Bigamy is injurious for first wives of persons going for bigamy in any religion. Central government should favour the plea in Supreme Court for making section 494 of IPC applicable to all irrespective of personal laws.
SUBHASH CHANDRA AGRAWAL