The Madhya Pradesh High Court deemed forcing a wife to leave her job as cruelty, granting her divorce from her husband. The court emphasized that a woman’s right to work is integral to her autonomy and dignity. This ruling reinforces the importance of mutual respect in marriage, allowing individuals to resist coercive behaviors.
The Madras High Court annulled a 20-year-old woman’s marriage to her former teacher, citing coercion and lack of understanding during the signing of marriage papers. The court voided the registration, emphasizing the importance of consent and personal autonomy. The teacher agreed to end the marriage, allowing the woman to pursue her education.
The Madras High Court ruled that only state-constituted courts, not private bodies like the Shariat Council, can issue marriage dissolution certificates. Dismissing a husband’s petition, the Court emphasized that if talaq is disputed, the husband must obtain a judicial declaration for it to be valid. Without this, the marriage remains legally recognized, protecting the wife’s rights.
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The Supreme Court will hear Dr. K.A. Paul’s petition regarding the Tirupati laddu controversy on November 22. The case involves allegations of adulteration in the sacred prasadam, causing distress among Hindus. An independent Special Investigation Team has been ordered to ensure a thorough inquiry into the claims of compromised quality.
During the Rajasthan High Court’s platinum jubilee celebrations, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the judiciary’s backing for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), seen as a secular alternative to personal laws. The Supreme Court noted the government’s consideration of a UCC draft. The case involves a Muslim woman seeking to exit Sharia law for inheritance rights.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a Muslim man can register more than one marriage, as allowed by personal laws, in a case where a man sought to register his third marriage. The court emphasized that the Maharashtra Regulation of Marriage Bureaus and Registration of Marriages Act does not override Muslim personal laws.
The Ministry of Law & Justice has issued a stern directive to notaries, warning them to refrain from executing marriage or divorce deeds, as they are not appointed as Marriage Officers. Unauthorized actions in this regard violate the Notaries Act, 1952, and could result in professional misconduct and severe penalties.
Today, On 29th August, The Assam government repealed the outdated Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act, mandating the registration of all marriages with the government. The new law, introduced to eradicate the Qazi system and prevent child marriages, sets strict conditions for marriage registration. It aims to empower women, prevent non-consensual marriages, and curb polygamy, amid controversy and opposition.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled against providing protection to married individuals seeking live-in relationships, citing the promotion of bigamy and undermining the rights of spouses and children. The court emphasized the significance of marriage and family as fundamental social institutions and criticized the petitioners for tarnishing their families’ reputations.
