Married Persons Cannot Enter Live-In Relationship Without Divorce: Allahabad High Court Clarifies Law

The Allahabad High Court held that married individuals cannot legally enter a live-in relationship without first obtaining a divorce. The Court refused protection to the couple but said they can approach police if they face any threat or violence.

Supreme Court Takes Up PIL Against False Cases, Issues Notice to Centre & States

Today, on 24th March 2026, the Supreme Court of India issued notice on a PIL by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking measures against false cases, including display boards on penalties, with a bench led by Surya Kant listing hearing for May 11, 2026.

“Nothing Survives After Detention Revoked”: Supreme Court Closes Plea Against Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA Detention

The Supreme Court disposed of a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife after the Centre revoked his detention under the National Security Act. The Court said that since the detention order was already cancelled, nothing remained to be decided in the case.

“Right to Travel Abroad Forms Part of Personal Liberty Under Article 21”: Bombay High Court Sets Aside LOC Issued by SFIO

The Bombay High Court ruled that the right to travel abroad is part of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India and quashed an LOC against a Pune resident issued by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office.

Possessing A Passport And Travelling Abroad Are Integral Parts Of Personal Liberty: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court held that holding a passport and travelling abroad is integral to personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav quashed impounding orders, citing violation of natural justice principles.

“Right to Choose Partner Is Fundamental”: Allahabad High Court Says Interfaith Marriage & Live-In Not Barred Under UP Anti-Conversion Law

The Allahabad High Court ruled that UP’s anti-conversion law does not prohibit interfaith marriages or live-in relationships between consenting adults. The Court said the right to live with a person of one’s choice, regardless of religion, is protected under Articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Constitution.

Registration of Marriage Does Not Remove Exceptional Hardship Where It Was Never Consummated: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court set aside a Family Court order denying waiver of the mandatory one-year waiting period for mutual consent divorce. A bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Renu Bhatnagar held that forcing a non-consummated marriage causes hardship.

Successive FIRs Appeared to Be a Conscious Attempt to Keep an Accused Behind Bars: Supreme Court Slams Jharkhand Police

The Supreme Court of India criticised Jharkhand Police for filing successive FIRs to prolong custody despite bail granted earlier orders. A bench of Aravind Kumar and P. B. Varale ordered release, noting abuse of process.

Supreme Court Flags Urgency in Sonam Wangchuk NSA Detention Case, Habeas Corpus Plea to Be Heard Soon

The Supreme Court heard Gitanjali Angmo’s petition challenging Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act. Noting the urgency of the habeas corpus plea, the Court agreed to take up the matter day after tomorrow.

“Supreme Court Defers Sonam Wangchuk NSA Case”: Hearing on Wife’s Plea Adjourned to February 9

The Supreme Court of India has adjourned to February 9 the hearing on a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife challenging his detention under the National Security Act. The Centre has justified the detention citing security concerns and alleged role in last year’s Leh violence.