Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance as a Right Under Article 15(3) and CrPC Section 125, Rejects Husband's Plea

Karnataka HC Upholds Rs 15 Lakh Alimony: Able-Bodied Husband Must Maintain Wife Even Without Income

Karnataka High Court affirmed Rs 15 lakh permanent alimony, ruling that an able-bodied husband cannot escape maintenance by claiming no income. The court emphasized strict adherence to Rajnesh vs Neha guidelines requiring both parties to disclose assets and liabilities before determining alimony.

Orissa High Court: Brothel Customer Not Liable Under Immoral Traffic Act; Kerala HC Takes Contrary View

The Orissa High Court has ruled that a customer found in a brothel cannot be prosecuted under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, as the Act does not penalize customers. This creates a conflict with the Kerala High Court's recent contrary ruling, making it a key exam point for judicial interpretation and legal provisions.

Allahabad HC Holds Right to Choose Spouse Under Article 21; Cites Article 25 on Voluntary Conversion

The Allahabad High Court has reaffirmed that the right to choose a matrimonial partner is part of Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) and that voluntary religious conversion is protected under Article 25 (Freedom of Conscience and Religion). The judgment, freeing a man confined by his father after converting to Islam, is crucial for understanding the scope of fundamental rights in interfaith relationships and the limits of state anti-conversion laws.

Supreme Court Rules NCSC Cannot Issue Binding Directions Under Article 338

The Supreme Court clarified that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has only recommendatory and advisory powers under Article 338, not adjudicatory powers. It cannot issue binding orders in service disputes. This ruling sets boundaries for constitutional commissions under Articles 338, 338A, and 338B.

SC Upholds Clinical Establishments Rules 2012: Price Range Fixing Under Article 47

The Union Health Ministry defended the constitutional validity of the 2012 Clinical Establishments Rules before the Supreme Court, arguing that price regulation of healthcare services is essential to fulfill the mandate of Article 47 (DPSP). This is a key case for understanding the balance between fundamental rights (Article 19(1)(g)) and reasonable restrictions in the interest of public health.

Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response on Polygamy Challenge under Section 82 BNS

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy and asked it to consider legislative steps to abolish the practice for all citizens. The petition seeks to treat polygamy as a criminal offence under Section 82 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which currently applies only to non-Muslims. This case could have far-reaching implications for Muslim Personal Law and gender justice.

SC: Right to Walk on Demarcated Footpaths is Fundamental Right under Article 19(1)(d) & Article 21

The Supreme Court declared the right to walk on demarcated footpaths as a fundamental right under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21, prioritizing pedestrians over motorized vehicles. It has now directed all states and UTs to respond on implementation, making it a high-yield topic for Prelims (constitutional articles, dates) and Mains (urban governance, fundamental rights).

ECI Voter Roll Integrity Crisis: Right to Vote vs Software, Form 6 Changes Under Scrutiny

An Indian Express investigation reveals that two Election Commissioners objected to key decisions on electoral rolls, raising constitutional questions about the right to vote being subordinated to software and bureaucratic rules. The article, written by RJD MP in Rajya Sabha, warns against the 'bureaucratisation of citizen’s right to vote' and highlights the 97 Goa voters left out due to software limitations.