The Allahabad High Court ruled that a mother acting as natural guardian and managing joint Hindu family property may sell a minor’s undivided share for the child’s welfare without needing prior court permission under Section 8(2) of law.
Today, On 24th March, Supreme Court of India upheld the Andhra Pradesh High Court ruling that conversion to Christianity bars continued membership of the Scheduled Caste community. The Court held only Hindus, Sikhs or Buddhists qualify for Scheduled Caste status, conversion to any other religion, including Christianity, results in the loss of that status.
The Kerala High Court held that employers cannot force continued service merely due to financial hardship, reaffirming employee autonomy employment relationships. Justice N Nagaresh clarified that resignations submitted must be accepted unless contractual conditions remain unfulfilled, ensuring legal certainty.