Delhi High Court grants bail in a child marriage case, stating ‘Muslim Personal Law Cannot Override POCSO Act,’ emphasizing protection of minors and the supremacy of national child protection laws.
The Kerala High Court ruled that no court can force a beggar to pay maintenance to his wife if she admits he is a beggar. It emphasized that it is the state’s duty to protect destitute wives and prevent begging.
The Supreme Court rejected NCPCR’s challenge to Punjab and Haryana High Court rulings that upheld Muslim personal law, allowing girls to marry at 15. Justice Nagarathna stressed societal realities, saying criminalising young love could traumatise minors.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has cancelled a 20-year-old verdict linked to the Bhopal royal property, ordering a fresh trial. This comes as a major relief to Saif Ali Khan and his family over the disputed inheritance.
The Allahabad High Court held that Muslim men can’t be punished for bigamy under Mohammedan law. It observed that although the Quran allows polygamy for just reasons, men often misuse it for selfish purposes.
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.
The Supreme Court of India is reviewing petitions against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which challenges the de-notification of properties declared as waqf. The court emphasized the importance of preserving existing waqf properties and expressed concerns over controversial provisions in the Amendment Act, indicating a possible interim order to address these issues.
NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna made an important statement regarding inheritance laws in India. He said that every person should have the freedom to stop following a religion and choose to be governed by secular inheritance laws. This right should apply to people of all religions equally.
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.
Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court of India agreed to expedite the hearing on whether Muslim personal law allowing child marriages supersedes the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The issue arose following a Punjab and Haryana High Court decision allowing a 16-year-old Muslim girl to marry after reaching puberty. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta emphasized the urgency due to conflicting rulings from various High Courts. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights challenged the ruling and requested the alignment of Islamic personal law with national penal laws to protect the fundamental rights of minor Muslim women.
