A PIL has been filed in Delhi High Court against CBSE private schools forcing EWS students to buy expensive books and uniforms. The petitioner seeks mandatory NCERT books and strict regulation of school bag weight.
The Madras High Court ruled that forcing a spouse to convert to another religion without their consent is a form of violence and mental cruelty. The case involved a Hindu wife who was pressured by her Muslim husband to change her faith. The Court upheld the divorce, stating that such actions violate fundamental rights and personal freedom under the Indian Constitution.
The Rajasthan High Court quashed the charges in a corruption case against a 100-year-old man and his 96-year-old wife after observing that their advanced age and health issues demand a humanitarian approach. The Court took note of a delay of over 18 years in concluding in the trial and observed the same reinforced the argument that charges against the accused may be baseless or at least not supported by strong evidence.