The Kerala High Court upheld a widow’s right to stay in her matrimonial home, ruling that eviction attempts by in-laws constitute domestic violence. The court emphasized that the Domestic Violence Act protects women, stating that a woman’s right to reside in her shared household persists even after her husband’s death.
The Madras High Court today ruled that schools cannot use Transfer Certificates to collect pending fees and should not make entries regarding fee arrears on the TC. Violation of this order will be dealt with under child protection laws. Children should not be involved in fee collection, as it causes trauma and stigma. The court also emphasized the psychological impact on children and urged schools to provide support during financial strains.
In a notable legal turn, the Delhi High Court has suspended the summons issued to Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, amidst allegations of her holding two voter IDs. The original summons were a consequence of a complaint lodged by BJP leader Harish Khurana, asserting a breach of the Representation of the […]
