The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that a woman married during childhood cannot be denied reasonable maintenance, observing that she was victimised first by child marriage and later by being awarded a meagre maintenance amount. The Court emphasised the need to protect the rights and dignity of women.
The Supreme Court dismissed a Rajasthan man’s plea challenging an eviction order under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, while strongly criticising his dispute with his elderly father and urging him to care for and support his parent.
A plea before the Supreme Court seeks directions to the Bar Council of India to create a nationwide advocate verification system covering enrolment, qualifications, and practice status, alongside a privacy-compliant national database of verified advocates coordinated with all State Bar Councils.
The Supreme Court has directed all High Court Chief Justices to review long-pending cases under laws like UAPA and ensure speedy trials. The court said the State must support accused facing “reverse burden” laws and prevent unnecessary delays.
The Delhi High Court issued notice to the Central government and CCI on Apple’s plea challenging penalties on global turnover. CCI argued the law ensures even companies with no base in India can be penalised for anti-competitive practices.
The Kerala High Court ruled that cultivating cannabis plants, even in pots on a terrace, is an offence under the NDPS Act. Justice C.S. Dias clarified that the law punishes the conscious act of growing cannabis, regardless of whether it’s done in soil or containers.
The Allahabad High Court has clarified that a wife can file for maintenance under Section 125 CrPC against her minor husband. However, the legal liability to pay arises only after the husband attains the age of majority.
The Supreme Court dismissed that a promise of marriage followed by a consensual relationship does not amount to rape, as it dismissed a POCSO case filed against a man who later withdrew his marriage proposal.
Former CJI DY Chandrachud supported the Uniform Civil Code, saying the Constitution desires it. He urged inclusive implementation by taking all communities into confidence.
The Supreme Court rejected a request to shift the Waqf Act case from Delhi High Court, remarking, “Petitions are nowadays being filed only for the newspapers” and questioned the urgency behind rushing to court.
