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Woman Eligible For Surrogacy At 23 And Loses Eligibility A Day Before Turning 50: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court addressed the issue of age limits for women seeking surrogacy under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021. The Court ruled that women can only apply for an eligibility certificate for surrogacy if they are between the ages of 23 to 50 years, and cannot extend this age limit to…
Hindu’s Marriage With Non-Hindu Foreigner Must Be Registered Under Special Marriage Act, Not Valid Under Hindu Marriage Act: Madras High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court observed that a marriage between a Hindu person and someone from another religion cannot be celebrated under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, as the law requires both parties to the marriage to be followers of the Hindu faith. The bench, consisting of Justice RMT Teekaa Raman…
Adoptive Parents Cannot Meet Child In Person, Must Receive Child Study & Medical Reports For Preference: Kerala High Court
In a significant decision, the Kerala High Court has emphasized the rights of prospective adoptive parents under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The court's ruling mandates that the Child Study Report and Medical Examination Report must be shared with prospective adoptive parents to…
Award Cannot Be Overturned If No Objections Were Raised Before Arbitrator Or Court Under Section 12(5) Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal challenging the appointment of an arbitrator, emphasizing that objections regarding the arbitrator’s appointment cannot be raised later in proceedings, especially when no such objections were made during the arbitration process or under Section 34 of…
Addressing A Woman As 'Illegitimate Wife' Or 'Faithful Mistress' Infringes Her Rights: Supreme Court Condemns Misogynistic Language In Judgment
New Delhi – On February 12, 2025, the Supreme Court of India strongly disapproved of the Bombay High Court's use of derogatory and misogynistic language in a 2004 judgment, referring to a woman whose marriage was declared void as an “illegitimate wife” and a “faithful mistress.” The Supreme Court highlighted that such…
'Passport Cannot Be Denied Solely Due To Family Members’ Criminal Background': Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant judgment, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that the criminal family background of a passport applicant cannot be used as a valid reason to deny the issuance of a passport. The court highlighted that mere speculative reasons, without any concrete evidence, cannot restrict an individual's freedom…
Urgent Need May Require Street Vendors’ Removal, But Cannot Justify Denial Of Their Legal Rights: Kerala High Court
Kochi – On February 12, 2025, the Kerala High Court ruled in favor of street vendors facing eviction in Kollam district. The Court quashed the eviction orders issued by the Kollam Corporation, citing the violation of street vendors' statutory rights under the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of…
UP Gangsters Act | Thorough Examination Necessary When FIR Is Filed Under Strict Laws: Supreme Court
New Delhi – On February 12, 2025, the Supreme Court of India ruled that FIRs registered under stringent laws like the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters & Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 (Gangsters Act) must undergo strict scrutiny to avoid misuse, especially in property or financial disputes. The bench, comprising…
Employment Cannot Be Terminated During Maternity Leave: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Chandigarh – In a significant judgment on January 22, 2025, the Punjab and Haryana High Court disposed of multiple writ petitions concerning the regularization of services of temporary employees working in the State of Punjab. These petitions included several individuals, such as Ravisan, Balvir Kaur, Kanwaljit Kaur,…
Providing Grounds Of Arrest To Accused Four Minutes After Detention Not Unjustified: Bombay High Court
Mumbai – On February 12, 2025, the Bombay High Court upheld the Dindoshi Sessions Court's ruling, affirming that the four-minute delay in conveying the grounds of arrest to an individual after his arrest was not unreasonable and did not violate his fundamental rights. The case arose from a petition filed by a rape…
