The Supreme Court of India ruled that a couple from different religions can live together despite ongoing criminal proceedings. The bench granted bail to Arif Siddiqui, who married a Hindu woman, emphasizing personal liberty and the couple’s right to make independent choices. The court rejected state interference in their relationship.
A video going viral shows a Muslim man getting badly beaten inside a Bhopal courtroom for trying to marry a Hindu woman. In the video, two men are seen attacking him while he cries in pain. This incident has led to anger and worries about religious tensions. The police are said to be looking into […]
The Bombay High Court ruled that a Hindu woman in a relationship with a Muslim man has the right to choose her future, despite parental claims of coercion. The court denied custody to the partner but emphasized the woman’s autonomy, allowing her to act according to her wishes after being moved to a shelter.
The Supreme Court has referred the issue of Hindu women’s proprietary rights under the Hindu Succession Act to the Chief Justice for a larger bench to address inconsistencies in interpretations. Current laws create confusion between different judgments, impacting the rights of Hindu females and their families, necessitating clarification on property ownership principles.
On Wednesday (24th April): The Delhi High Court emphasized a wife’s right to use and benefit from her husband’s property during her lifetime, including its income, for financial independence after his passing. The court clarified that this right does not grant absolute ownership, preventing the wife from selling or transferring the property. Case: Manmohan Singh & Anr vs Shital Singh & Ors.
