The Supreme Court of India ruled that a couple from different religions can live together despite ongoing criminal proceedings. The bench granted bail to Arif Siddiqui, who married a Hindu woman, emphasizing personal liberty and the couple’s right to make independent choices. The court rejected state interference in their relationship.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a Hindu woman in a relationship with a Muslim man has the right to choose her future, despite parental claims of coercion. The court denied custody to the partner but emphasized the woman’s autonomy, allowing her to act according to her wishes after being moved to a shelter.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that chanting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” does not amount to hate speech. Justice M. Nagaprasanna dismissed charges against five individuals accused of promoting enmity, asserting that such slogans do not incite division. The FIR was deemed a retaliatory response lacking the essential elements for prosecution under Section 153A of the IPC.
