The Allahabad High Court held that a Hindu marriage without registration is still valid and divorce petitions cannot be rejected only for lack of a marriage certificate. The Court set aside the Family Court’s order and allowed the divorce petition to proceed.
The applicant alleges that the withdrawal of the “CHUTIYARAM” trademark registration was a result of media pressure and systemic bias. They claim that the trademark registry’s decision was influenced by a media trial rather than legal grounds. Additionally, the applicant argues that there is an inherent prejudice against Hindi and other vernacular languages in the registration process. The case has raised concerns about fairness in trademark approvals and linguistic discrimination.
The Trade Marks Registry accepted the ‘CHUTIYARAM’ trademark for a namkeen and biscuits brand. The examiner said that the name is made of two random words, ‘Chuti’ and ‘Ram’, and is unique. Since there were no strong objections, the trademark was approved. This shows that a brand name must be different and special to get registered.
Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), and reports about mandatory religious certificates for live-in relationships have gone viral. However, the government clarified that this certificate is required only if the couple falls under a prohibited category of relationships. The UCC simplifies live-in registrations with just four essential documents and ensures equal rights for all residents, banning polygamy and child marriage.
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Delhi government to implement online registration for Muslim marriages, following a case where a couple mistakenly registered under the Special Marriage Act due to lack of options. The Court emphasized the need for inclusion in the e-portal, aligning it with the relevant religious laws and supporting constitutional rights.
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.
