Foreign Law Cannot Dissolve Marriage Under Hindu Marriage Act: Gujarat High Court

Gujarat High Court ruled that “Foreign law cannot dissolve marriage under Hindu Marriage Act.” The judgment clarifies that divorces obtained abroad have no legal effect in India for marriages registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

Supreme Court Upholds Telangana’s Domicile Rule: 4-Year Study Must for MBBS & BDS State Quota Admissions

Today, On 1st September, The Supreme Court has upheld Telangana’s rule requiring four years of continuous study in the state up to Class 12 for MBBS and BDS state quota admissions, allowing the government’s 2017 rules amended in 2024 to stand.

Looking for Another Job with Rival Company Is a Basic Right, Doesn’t Constitute Moral Turpitude: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court ruled that seeking employment with a rival company, especially for better perks and facilities, is a fundamental right. The court emphasized that such action does not amount to moral turpitude or breach of good morals.

Kerala High Court Rejects Citizenship for Pakistani Minors Without Renunciation Certificate: Legal Clarity on Dual Nationality

Kerala High Court overturned a single-judge order granting Indian citizenship to two minors of Pakistani origin, stating that renunciation of Pakistani nationality is mandatory. The ruling reinforces that India does not allow dual citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955.

Mother-in-Law Can’t Appeal in Domestic Violence Case If Not Party to Trial: J&K High Court Clarifies Legal Stand

Jammu & Kashmir High Court ruled that a mother-in-law not party to a domestic violence case cannot file an appeal. Court said only “aggrieved persons” directly affected can challenge trial orders.

Taunts Over Complexion ‘Not Cruelty’ Under Section 498A, Says Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that taunting a wife for her dark complexion does not amount to cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC. The Court clarified such remarks alone cannot attract criminal liability.

Supreme Court Rejects Waqf Board’s Claim Over Delhi Gurdwara: “You Should Relinquish the Claim”

Today, On 4th June, The Supreme Court rejected the Delhi Waqf Board’s claim over a Delhi Gurdwara, stating, “You should relinquish the claim.” The Board had said the mosque, “Masjid Takia Babbar Shah,” existed since time immemorial for religious use.

Supreme Court: “Accused Cannot Be Found Guilty Solely Based on Circumstantial Evidence”

The Supreme Court ruled that a accused cannot be convicted based solely on circumstantial evidence. It further stated that the present matter was clearly a case built entirely on circumstantial evidence.

“Bombay HC: Only Instant Triple Talaq is Illegal, Talaq-e-Ahsan Still Valid – FIR Quashed”

The Bombay High Court ruled that the 2019 law prohibiting instant triple talaq applies only to Talaq-e-Bidat, not Talaq-e-Ahsan. The Court quashed an FIR against a man who properly followed the Talaq-e-Ahsan method, clarifying that his divorce was legal under Islamic law, thus not violating the 2019 Act.

Birbal Saini v. Satywati Case| Distinction Between Ancestral & Inherited Property: Delhi High Court

On December 24, 2024, the Delhi High Court ruled in the case of Birbal Saini v. Satywati, clarifying property rights under Hindu law. The court distinguished between ancestral and inherited property, determining that the disputed property was inherited by Bharat Singh and thus self-acquired, allowing its sale without heirs’ consent.