Chhattisgarh HC Allows Divorce Under Hindu Marriage Act 1955 for ST Couple Following Hindu Rites

Chhattisgarh HC Rules Shariyat Court Cannot Legally Dissolve Marriage; Triple Talaq Order Set Aside

Chhattisgarh High Court held that a Shariyat Court's declaration of triple talaq (Talaq-e-Hasan) has no legal authority. The judgment reinforces the supremacy of constitutional law over religious decrees, a crucial topic for UPSC mains on secularism and Uniform Civil Code.

Chhattisgarh HC Rules Religious Institutions Cannot Function as Courts; Quashes Shariya Court Triple Talaq Order

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that no religious institution can assume the authority of a court established by law, striking down a Shariya court's triple talaq order. This reinforces the constitutional supremacy of the legal system over personal religious practices, a critical issue for UPSC Polity and Social Justice.

Madras HC Calls for Amendment to Section 15 Hindu Marriage Act: Right to Marry is Human Right

The Madras High Court has urged Parliament to amend Section 15 of the Hindu Marriage Act, recommending that a spouse appealing a divorce decree must obtain an interim stay within two months, or the other spouse should be free to remarry. The Court held that the right to marry is a human right and prolonged appeals should not leave remarriage uncertain for years.

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.

Allahabad HC: Hindu Man Can Adopt Own Illegitimate Son under Hindu Adoptions Act, 1956

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a Hindu man can adopt his own biological child born out of wedlock under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, provided statutory requirements are met. This clarifies the distinction between capacity to give and take a child in adoption, and has implications for inheritance and property rights.

Uttarakhand Waqf Board Proposes Revised Nikahnama Aligned with UCC; Interfaith Marriages under Special Marriage Act

Over 1.5 years after Uttarakhand implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), the State Waqf Board has proposed a revised nikahnama to bring Muslim marriage registrations in line with the new law. The proposal bans conversions solely for marriage and mandates interfaith couples to register under the Special Marriage Act, marking a significant step in UCC implementation.

J&K HC Allows 11-Year-Old Sexual Assault Victim to Terminate Pregnancy Beyond 24-Week MTP Limit Under Article 226

The J&K High Court allowed an 11-year-old rape victim to terminate her pregnancy even after the statutory 24-week limit under the MTP Act, citing constitutional protection under Article 226 and the Supreme Court's recent ruling in S vs Union of India. This landmark judgment affirms that statutory timelines cannot override fundamental rights of minors and sexual assault survivors.

Delhi HC: Muslim Personal Law Marriage Cannot Immunize Sexual Assault of Minor Under POCSO Act, BNS

Delhi HC held that a marriage valid under Muslim personal law does not confer immunity from POCSO and BNS for sexual intercourse with a minor wife. The court refused to quash FIR against a 28-year-old man who married a 16-year-old girl, emphasizing that consent of a minor is irrelevant and Parliament has not provided marital exception in POCSO.