The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea by the family of slain Maoist leader Basavaraju seeking his body for final rites. The bench said contempt was not the remedy and asked them to pursue other legal options.
The Kerala High Court ruled that divorced parents must continue to co-parent their child, emphasizing that their parental duties persist despite divorce. The case involved a father’s desire to be involved in his daughter’s life. The Court prioritized the child’s well-being and encouraged cooperative parenting, allowing the father access to her educational and therapeutic needs.
A woman approached the Delhi High Court alleging that her husband and in-laws created a ruckus, filing a contempt petition against them. However, the Court found that she had violated Family Court orders herself and had instigated the incident. As a result, the Court dismissed her plea and imposed a Rs.50,000 fine on her.
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear petitions in May regarding the enforcement of its 2006 judgment aimed at police reforms, including separating investigation and law enforcement roles and instituting merit-based DGP appointments. Advocacy groups express concerns over state governments’ non-compliance, prompting the court to initiate contempt proceedings.
