“The Patna High Court quashed proceedings against the husband’s relatives, holding that a cruelty case under Section 85 BNS cannot stand when the marriage is void due to a previous marriage. Ruled second marriage without divorce is invalid.”
The Supreme Court set aside High Court orders and upheld the dismissal of a CISF constable for contracting a second marriage, stressing that courts cannot act as appellate authorities in disciplinary matters. Invoking “dura lex sed lex”, the Court held that hardship cannot override clear statutory rules governing disciplined forces.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that maternity leave is a fundamental right and cannot be denied based on previous children from a prior marriage. The ruling arose from a case involving a teacher denied leave for her third child. Maternity leave is now affirmed as a part of women’s reproductive rights.
