“Right to Choose Partner Is Fundamental”: Allahabad High Court Says Interfaith Marriage & Live-In Not Barred Under UP Anti-Conversion Law

The Allahabad High Court ruled that UP’s anti-conversion law does not prohibit interfaith marriages or live-in relationships between consenting adults. The Court said the right to live with a person of one’s choice, regardless of religion, is protected under Articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Constitution.

Calcutta High Court Steps In as Kolkata–Howrah Chokes: Suo Motu Case Over Hazardous Air Pollution

The Calcutta High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the hazardous air pollution crisis in the Kolkata–Howrah region after AQI levels touched 330–350. The Court has sought responses from the West Bengal government and concerned authorities, calling the situation a continuing public health emergency.

“PILs Turned Citizens Into Guardians of India’s Environment”: Justice N Kotiswar Singh

Justice N Kotiswar Singh said India’s environmental law grew mainly due to the rise of PILs in the 1970s–80s. He highlighted how expanded locus standi and Article 21 shaped the country’s green jurisprudence.