Triple Talaq bill might face scrutiny in Rajya Sabha

The contentious 'triple talaq' bill is likely to face stiff resistance from opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha which are united in their demand for sending the legislation to the Select Committee for further scrutiny. Sources said the numbers are stacked slightly in favour of the Opposition in the Upper House. The UPA has 112 members in the Upper House and the NDA 93. One seat is vacant. The remaining 39 members of other parties are unattached to either NDA or UPA and are likely to play an important role in the passage of the contentious legislation