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.
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
Constitutionality of Anti-Conversion Laws
Day 1 of hearings before the SC in the challenge to anti-conversion laws enacted by various States.
R. Sai Spandana
Election Commission Appointments
Thyagarajan Narendran
Election Commission Appointments
Thyagarajan Narendran
State-Wise Grant of Minority Status
State-Wise Grant of Minority Status
The SC expressed displeasure at the Union government’s repeated delays in responding to a petition arguing that State governments should be empowered to grant minority rights to religious minorities in their states.
