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 Supreme Court of India ruled that a narco-analysis test cannot be conducted without an accused’s consent, reinforcing constitutional protections against self-incrimination. It emphasized that results from such tests cannot solely convict someone. The court criticized prior approvals for involuntary tests, asserting the need for safeguard measures if conducted voluntarily.
The Madras High Court affirmed the rights of a same-sex couple, criticizing societal conservatism and police inaction. The court emphasized individual liberty, allowing a woman to leave her parents’ home with her partner. The judges highlighted the importance of human rights for all, recognizing same-sex relationships as valid family structures.
The Supreme Court criticized the Allahabad High Court for adjourning a bail plea 27 times, emphasizing the importance of personal liberty. It granted bail to Lakshya Tawar, highlighting that delays in bail hearings undermine justice. The ruling reinforces the need for timely court proceedings, especially when individual freedoms are at stake.
Madras: Today, 27th March, Prasanna Sankaranarayanan, co-founder of Rippling, has approached the Madras High Court alleging that the Tamil Nadu police have been harassing him due to false complaints filed by his estranged wife, Dhivya Sashidhar. He claimed that his wife has been using legal complaints as a means to take away their son and move him out of India amidst their ongoing divorce case.
Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court has ruled that every person in India has the fundamental right to choose or change their name. The court said this right is protected under the Indian Constitution.A man named Sameer Rao had filed a petition in the court, asking for his name to be changed from “Shahnawaz” to “Md Sameer Rao” in his school records. According to a report by media, his request was earlier rejected by the Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a minor’s passport application cannot be denied due to her parents’ divorce and the father’s refusal to provide a No Objection Certificate. The court stated that the right to travel abroad is a fundamental right, emphasizing the need for fair processes in such cases.
The Kerala High Court ruled against the practice of publicly displaying defaulting borrowers’ photographs and details for loan recovery, citing violations of dignity and privacy under the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act. The court emphasized lawful alternatives for debt recovery exist, reinforcing borrowers’ rights under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
