The Allahabad High Court revealed that UP police often pressure judges, especially CJMs, to deliver specific rulings. The Court warned, “Dekhiye isko na police State nai banane dena (We can’t allow this).”
Delhi High Court ruled that making derogatory remarks to a spouse’s employer amounts to cruelty. The court upheld a divorce, stating marriage requires “mutual respect and adjustment.”
The Supreme Court observed that “compelling a dead marriage to continue only perpetuates mental agony and societal burden,” while granting divorce under Article 142, citing irretrievable breakdown and loss of mutual respect.
Today, On 10th December, VHP Chief Alok Kumar defended Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Yadav’s controversial remarks supporting majoritarianism and the Uniform Civil Code during a VHP event. Amid criticism, Kumar asserted that the justice’s views reflect democratic principles, emphasizing respect for majority sentiments while reiterating the need for awareness sessions despite potential judicial implications.
The Supreme Court criticized Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for his comments on the court’s bail decision for BRS leader K Kavitha, emphasizing the need for mutual respect among the three branches of government. The court opted not to act against Reddy but warned against unwarranted remarks that could cause friction.
On 8th March: During the ‘Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman’ campaign, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud emphasized the need for mutual respect and fraternity to maintain equality and unity in the nation. He highlighted the importance of upholding values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity within the Constitution and urged for an inclusive and just society.
