The Rajasthan High Court Yesterday (August 2nd) observed that police authorities have a constitutional responsibility to provide enhanced protection to couples facing threats or harassment from social actors or groups enforcing dominant social norms.
The Uttarakhand High Court has revoked a directive requiring an interfaith couple in a live-in relationship to register under the yet-to-be-implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC) of Uttarakhand. The court had earlier granted police protection on this condition but modified the order after learning that the UCC had not been notified despite Presidential assent.
The Uttarakhand High Court granted police protection to an interfaith couple in a live-in relationship, provided they register their relationship under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within 48 hours. The Court’s decision referenced the Supreme Court’s judgment in Lata Singh v. State of UP, which offers protection to interfaith couples. The UCC in Uttarakhand mandates registration for live-in couples.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court rejected a plea for police protection for registering an interfaith marriage between a Muslim boy and a Hindu girl under the Special Marriage Act, citing that such unions are considered irregular under Mahomedan Law. Despite registration under the Act, the court emphasized the influence of personal religious laws in matters of marriage, applying a precedent regarding inheritance rights from a similar case. The court concluded that there was no justification for intervention in the matter.
Today, On 30th May, Gangster Chhota Rajan convicted for the 2001 murder of Mumbai hotelier Jaya Shetty, who faced extortion threats from Rajan’s gang. The conviction, a significant development, adds to Rajan’s extensive criminal history. The court found him guilty, along with three other individuals, in the conspiracy to carry out Shetty’s murder.
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On Monday (29th April): The Delhi High Court directed police protection for a transgender candidate filing a nomination for the 2024 Lok Sabha Election, emphasizing equal protection under Article 14 of the Constitution. This came after the candidate faced a life-threatening attack. The court instructed the police to ensure security and facilitate the nomination process in South Delhi.
On Monday(1st March), The Madras High Court refused police protection to BJP member ‘Milakaipodi’ Venkatesan, facing 49 red sanders smuggling cases. Justice Anand Venkatesh highlighted concerns over granting protection to individuals with criminal backgrounds, citing the importance of upholding the justice system’s credibility. The court criticized the Tamil Nadu police for their inconsistent stance on the matter.
The Kerala High Court has granted permission for a family to continue their tradition of offering cooked meat to a goddess in their private temple during the ‘Thirra Maholsavam’ festival. This decision reaffirms the balance between cultural heritage and legal frameworks, emphasizing the right to maintain religious customs within private domains (50 words).