The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to list a plea challenging several provisions of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936, which provides for a system of jury comprising community members to decide matrimonial disputes.
A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli said it would hear the matter in February 2023 after an advocate mentioned it for listing. The apex court had issued notice on the plea filed by a Parsi woman in December 2017. Supreme Court Agrees To List in February 2023 Plea Against Jury System for Parsi Matrimonial Disputes.
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to list a plea challenging several provisions of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936 providing a system of jury comprising community members to decide the matrimonial disputes.