Child Welfare Committees cannot direct police to register FIRs, rules Allahabad High Court, holding their powers are limited to children needing care and protection.
Read Full ArticleAllahabad HC acquits man in 2005 marital rape case, holding that the Supreme Court’s Independent Thought ruling applies only prospectively.
Delhi HC grants bail in child marriage case, flags conflict between personal laws & POCSO, urges Parliament to bring clarity through UCC.
SC rejects NCPCR plea against minor Muslim girl’s marriage, upholding HC ruling that valid marriage is possible under personal law upon puberty.
SC protects 16-yr-old girl alleging forced marriage, abuse; shields friend facing kidnapping charge after helping her escape.
Kerala HC rules Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 applies to all religions, reinforcing legal protections against child marriage across India.
Delhi court sentences a 49-year-old man to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl after forcing her into marriage.
Kerala High Court holds that a divorced Muslim woman can claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC even after receiving amounts under the 1986 Act.
06 January, 2026 08:19 PM
Delhi High Court Full Bench rules BSF seniority is based on date of continuous regular appointment, rejecting claims for antedated seniority due to delayed joining.
06 January, 2026 08:45 PM
Supreme Court rules that wrong bail orders alone cannot justify removal of a judicial officer without proof of corruption, misconduct, or extraneous considerations.
06 January, 2026 07:43 PM
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