No public notice and no invitation of objections, but identity, age and consent will still be verified: the Allahabad High Court has dispensed with Special Marriage Act notice publication for an adult interfaith couple who feared harm from their families, directing the Marriage Officer to proceed and the police to protect them. Lucknow: Waiving the […]
Rs 1,03,382 a month, paid voluntarily, has weighed against a husband in the Karnataka High Court, which held that a man who supports his wife without any court order cannot later claim inability to pay, and dismissed his writ petition with costs of Rs 2 lakh. Bengaluru: Dismissing a husband’s challenge to an interim maintenance […]
The Supreme Court of India ruled that a couple from different religions can live together despite ongoing criminal proceedings. The bench granted bail to Arif Siddiqui, who married a Hindu woman, emphasizing personal liberty and the couple’s right to make independent choices. The court rejected state interference in their relationship.
The landmark case Supriyo Chakraborty & Anr. v. Union of India reshaped discussions on constitutional rights and marriage in India. While it denied a fundamental right to marry, the judgment acknowledged systemic discrimination against the LGBTIQ+ community. Also, the Supreme Court of India recently , on 9th of January,2025 rejected review petitions that challenged its previous ruling, which did not legally recognize queer marriages under Indian law.
The Gujarat High Court issued a notice to a woman who obtained a divorce on grounds of cruelty after learning her husband’s sister married outside their caste. The husband has challenged the family court’s decision, arguing it was unjust. The high court has scheduled a joint hearing for the matter on January 20, aiming to address the dispute comprehensively.
Today, On 13th December, Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna dismissed a petition from parents seeking to annul their adult daughter’s marriage, emphasizing that individuals have the right to make personal decisions. The court underscored the legal autonomy of consenting adults and urged parents to respect their child’s choice, reinforcing progressive values in India.
