When Faith Overshadows the Law: Moral Beliefs vs. Legal Boundaries

Exploring the complex tension between religious faith and legal systems, this article delves into cases where personal beliefs challenge established laws, raising ethical and societal debates.

“It’s Quite Natural for Teenage Couples to Hug or Kiss”: HC Quashes Sexual Harassment Case Against Youth

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh ruled that a young couple’s affectionate gestures, like hugging or kissing, are natural and do not constitute a criminal offense. The High Court quashed the sexual harassment case, stating that even if the girl’s allegations were taken at face value, they failed to meet the requirements of an offense under the […]

‘A Life Without Boundaries’: CJI’s Chandrachud Wife Reminisces On Her Kerala Upbringing

Kalpana Das Chandrachud, wife of Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, reflects on her inclusive childhood in Kerala, celebrating various religious festivals without discrimination. She completed her education in Kasaragod and married in 2008, choosing to wear only her wedding ring. The couple adopted two special needs children, enriching their family life.

Delhi High Court: “Not Our Job” | Rejects PIL Seeking Changes to Boundaries of UP, Haryana, and Punjab

The Delhi High Court today dismissed a plea seeking to alter boundaries and relocate capitals, emphasizing that only Parliament can modify state boundaries. The petitioner’s request to divide the joint High Court for Punjab and Haryana was also rejected as beyond the court’s jurisdiction, citing Article 3 of the Constitution. The PIL was consequently rejected.