Child Marriage Victim Cannot Be Denied Maintenance, It’s Her Right: Madhya Pradesh High Court 

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.

What Kind Of A Son Are You?, Go And Take Care Of Your Father: Supreme Court Slams Son Fighting Property Battle With Elderly Parent

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.

Impacts Litigants, Judicial Institutions And Rule of Law: Plea Urges Supreme Court to Create All-India Lawyer Verification Platform Across India

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.

Supreme Court Orders High Courts to Review All Pending UAPA Cases; Seeks Faster Trials Nationwide

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.

Apple Trying to Scuttle Probe: CCI Tells Delhi High Court, Defends Global Turnover Penalties

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.

“Growing Cannabis is a Crime Whether in Soil or Pots”: Kerala High Court on NDPS Act Violation

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.

S.125 CrPC | Wife Can Claim Maintenance from Minor Husband, But Liability Starts After He Attains the Age of Majority: Allahabad High Court

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.

Supreme Court Dismisses POCSO Case: “Promise of Marriage & Consensual Relationship Do Not Constitute Rape”

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.

Ex-CJI DY Chandrachud Backs UCC: “Important to Realise This Goal of the Constitution”

Former CJI DY Chandrachud supported the Uniform Civil Code, saying the Constitution desires it. He urged inclusive implementation by taking all communities into confidence.

Supreme Court Declines Plea to Transfer Waqf Act Case from Delhi HC: “Petitions Now Filed Only for Newspapers”

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.