Election Commission Appointments

Anoop Baranwal v Union of India

The Supreme Court held that a committee comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and the Chief Justice of India will advise the President on appointments to the Election Commission of India until Parliament enacts a law.

Uniform Adoption and Guardianship

Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide whether the laws on adoption and guardianship must be uniform, regardless of religion or gender.

Constitutionality of the Places of Worship Act

Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India

Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay has challenged certain provisions in the Places of Worship Act, 1991, arguing that they violate equality and secularism.

State-Wise Grant of Minority Status

Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India

The Supreme Court has admitted a petition challenging the Central Government's power to identify and notify minority communities.

Uniform Marriage Age

Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India

The Court will decide whether to order uniformity in marriage ages between men and women.

Uniform Divorce, Maintenance & Alimony Laws

Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide if uniform grounds of divorce, maintenance and alimony irrespective of religion or gender need to be framed.

Constitutionality of Muslim Marriage Laws

Sameena Begum v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of certain practices allowed by Muslim marriage laws such as polygamy and nikah-halala.