The Allahabad High Court held that although some schools of Muslim personal law allow marriage once a person attains puberty, this recognition cannot extend to a live-in relationship. The court clarified that such relationships remain outside recognised boundaries.
Justice N. Anand Venkatesh ruled that a young couple’s affectionate gestures, like hugging or kissing, are natural and do not constitute a criminal offense. The High Court quashed the sexual harassment case, stating that even if the girl’s allegations were taken at face value, they failed to meet the requirements of an offense under the […]
The ancient text Manusmriti has been introduced into the University of Delhi’s Faculty of Law curriculum, sparking controversy. Despite criticism for endorsing the caste system and gender inequality, faculty members argue for its inclusion for a critical comparative perspective. However, students express concern about potential societal division and discrimination in a modern, democratic society.
