Javed Akhtar Slams Taliban's Domestic Violence Law: 'Done In The Name Of Religion'

• Javed Akhtar criticizes Taliban's new penal code reportedly permitting domestic violence under specific conditions.
• Akhtar urges Indian religious leaders to condemn the measures, stating they are justified in the name of faith.
• The 90-page criminal code, signed by Hibatullah Akhundzada, reportedly allows husbands to physically assault wives without severe injury.
• Provisions include a maximum 15-day imprisonment for husbands even if injury is established, and up to three months jail for wives leaving home without consent.
• Population Foundation of India calls the legal changes "shocking and dangerous," legitimizing abuse and curtailing women's rights.