The debate over whether Raghav Chadha and other AAP MPs moving to the Bharatiya Janata Party amounts to defection or a merger raises key constitutional issues under the Tenth Schedule, requiring careful legal analysis by courts and scholars.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered an inquiry into the caste certificate of a woman minister in the Mohan Yadav government, directing authorities to verify its validity within two months and submit a detailed report on the findings.
Kerala High Court examined transfer of maintenance case, clarifying jurisdiction between Grama Nyayalaya and Family Court. K. Babu held Family Court jurisdiction prevails where established, limiting magistrate powers under CrPC provisions.
Karnataka High Court indicated it would pass orders on Ranveer Singh’s plea to quash the FIR after examining his apology affidavit, while accepting his undertaking to visit the Chamundi Hill deity in the Kantara mimicry row.
Allahabad High Court granted custody of minor boy to mother, prioritizing child welfare. Court held best interests override parental rights, finding mother better suited to ensure development, stability and well-being of child.
Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed sexual harassment case against company director over single abusive remark. Court held absence of sexual intent fails statutory requirements, stressing strict legal scrutiny of harassment allegations under law.
Karnataka High Court ruled bail conditions cannot mandate continuous live location sharing by accused. M. Nagaprasanna held such surveillance violates personal liberty, allowing other reasonable conditions to remain intact.
The Kerala High Court held that parents cannot use a habeas corpus petition to oppose an adult daughter’s choice to live a celibate life or join a religious congregation, reaffirming that such personal decisions are protected under Article 21’s autonomy guarantee.
Allahabad High Court quashed proceedings against married couple, criticising police interference in consensual adult relationships. Bench of J. J. Munir and Tarun Saxena flagged rising trend of FIRs targeting lawful marriages.
Kerala High Court issued notice to Centre and state on PIL alleging cattle cruelty in markets. Bench of Ziyad Rahman A A and K V Jayakumar sought responses, listing matter for May 25.
