Civil Judge Has No Power to Grant Divorce, Can’t Authenticate Talaq: Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court dismissed a Regular Second Appeal, reaffirming that a Civil Judge (Junior Division) cannot dissolve a Muslim marriage or authenticate talaq. Only the District Judge can decide matrimonial disputes where no Family Court exists.

Punjab and Haryana High Court Takes Firm Action Against Judicial Misconduct

Punjab and Haryana High Court, under the stewardship of Acting Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia, has taken decisive action against judicial officers implicated in misconduct. The Punjab and Haryana High Court, under the stewardship of Acting Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia, has taken decisive action against judicial officers implicated in misconduct. In a significant move […]