The Karnataka High Court held that a Muslim man’s second marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 is void if his first marriage still subsists. It ruled that opting for the secular law overrides the polygamy permitted under Muslim personal law.
In a pivotal move, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Central government, states, and Union Territories to cease discrimination against the queer community. The directive, issued by a five-judge Constitution bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, mandates that the queer community should not face any discrimination when accessing goods and services. Chief […]
