Constitutionality of Muslim Marriage Laws
Summary of the writ petition filed by Ashwini Kumar challenging the constitutional validity of the practices of Polygamy and Nikah-Halala.
Gauri Kashyap
Uniform Divorce, Maintenance & Alimony Laws
The petitioner is challenging the differing grounds for divorce and maintenance under various personal laws through two separate petitions.
Challenge to the ECI’s Revision of Electoral Rolls in Bihar
The Bench observed that documents like the Aadhaar and driving licences were permitted by the law and could not be excluded by the ECI
Namrata Banerjee
State-Wise Grant of Minority Status
Irked by delays in filing a response since 2020, the Court warned parties that any further delays will attract a fine of ₹10,000
Tushar Kohli
Uniform Marriage Age
The Bench took Advocate A.K. Upadhyay to task for flawed oral and written submissions.
Ajoy Karpuram
Freebies in Electoral Democracy and Welfare State
Petitioners sought the Bench to form a committee to propose a standard election manifesto format to be followed by all political parties.
Gauri Kashyap
Freebies in Electoral Democracy and Welfare State
Ajoy Karpuram
Freebies in Electoral Democracy and Welfare State
The Bench appeared hesitant to hear the freebies case. Asked if the SC was the appropriate forum to hear this predominantly legislative issue.
Gauri Kashyap
State of Karnataka v Prathik Parasrampuria
The Supreme Court framed nationwide guidelines to prevent the use of black money in the election process. It held that monetary gratification in the electoral process undermines democracy.
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a constitutional court cannot create or expand criminal offences if there is no legislative sanction.
Sabarimala Review
Court cautions against theological inquiry, tells counsel not to go beyond the reference
Namrata Banerjee
Challenge to the ECI’s Revision of Electoral Rolls in Bihar
The Court noted that LD claims would be impossible to process without extra hands
Namrata Banerjee
