The Kerala High Court ruled that the one-year waiting period for filing a mutual consent divorce violates fundamental rights. The court emphasized that the law should not restrict access to judicial remedies and called for a uniform marriage code in India.
The Supreme Court ruled that individuals cannot be denied their right to travel abroad merely because they are accused in a 498-A IPC complaint. This decision reinforces the protection of personal liberty and emphasizes the importance of valid travel documentation.
The Karnataka High Court has directed the state to pay ₹5 lakhs as compensation to Ningaraju N for his wrongful arrest due to identity confusion.
