Uttarakhand: The Uttarakhand High Court sought a response from the state government within six weeks regarding multiple petitions challenging the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Chief Justice G Narender, while hearing one such petition on Friday, observed that anyone facing action under the UCC in the meantime could approach the court for relief.
New Delhi, January 21, 2025 – Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya will be sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court today. The ceremony will take place at 5:00 PM at Raj Niwas, Civil Lines, Delhi. It will be attended by key government officials, sitting judges, legal professionals, and other dignitaries.
The Supreme Court will hear Dr. K.A. Paul’s petition regarding the Tirupati laddu controversy on November 22. The case involves allegations of adulteration in the sacred prasadam, causing distress among Hindus. An independent Special Investigation Team has been ordered to ensure a thorough inquiry into the claims of compromised quality.
During the Rajasthan High Court’s platinum jubilee celebrations, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the judiciary’s backing for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), seen as a secular alternative to personal laws. The Supreme Court noted the government’s consideration of a UCC draft. The case involves a Muslim woman seeking to exit Sharia law for inheritance rights.
The Supreme Court of India is set to address the rights of Muslim women in matters of succession amid efforts to introduce a Uniform Civil Code and the invalidation of triple talaq. The court will examine whether Muslim women can claim equality in succession and implications of bequeathing estates, with the hearing set for July 25.
With Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s term ending in November 2024, attention turns towards the succession plan for the Indian Supreme Court’s chief justices. The Chief Justice holds significant responsibilities, including shaping the judiciary’s future. Successive short tenures raise concerns about maintaining consistency in judicial policy and reform. The evolving leadership dynamic in the Supreme Court is closely monitored.
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