Telangana High Court sets aside DNA test order in matrimonial dispute, holding a child cannot be used as a pawn to prove adultery against the mother.
Read Full ArticleBombay High Court held that an adopted child with unknown parentage acquires the caste of adoptive parents and is entitled to caste validity.
Gauhati High Court upholds ART Act age limits, ruling Section 21(g) is based on health and child welfare considerations and does not violate Articles 14 or 21.
Karnataka High Court orders interim adoption of Calcutta HC child access and custody guidelines with Parenting Plan 2025 pending formal rule-making.
Child Welfare Committees cannot direct police to register FIRs, rules Allahabad High Court, holding their powers are limited to children needing care and protection.
SC quashes POCSO case as convict marries victim; says justice requires compassion and practicality. Court uses Article 142 to protect family, ensure dignity and harmony.
Madras HC upholds adoption by grandparents with mother’s consent under HAMA, ruling JJ Act inapplicable to Hindu adoptions and directing issuance of new birth certificate.
Delhi HC suspends woman’s life term in murder case, citing 11 years in jail, good conduct, and welfare of her three minor children.
Rajasthan HC rejects father’s plea for minor’s abortion, affirming her right to continue pregnancy and directing full medical, legal, and welfare support.
Rajasthan High Court allows 17-year-old rape survivor to continue pregnancy, citing her reproductive autonomy over mother’s plea for termination.
Patna High Court upholds maternal grandparents’ custody of minor girl, ruling child’s welfare takes precedence over father’s legal guardianship claim.
SC grants custody of a minor to his remarried father, emphasizing natural guardian rights and child welfare, with a phased transition plan until May 2025.
Supreme Court stays criminal proceedings against a priest booked under Section 295A IPC for remarks claiming Christianity as the only true religion.
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Telangana High Court grants Pawan Khera one-week transit anticipatory bail in Assam FIR, allowing him time to seek regular bail before jurisdictional court.
10 April, 2026 03:38 PM
Bombay High Court questions Indians’ traffic rule compliance, enhances compensation to ₹15.15 lakh in TMTC bus accident case involving priest’s death.
10 April, 2026 02:20 PM
Supreme Court’s 9-judge Bench hears Sabarimala review, examining ERP doctrine, religious freedom, and Articles 25 and 26.
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