The Supreme Court held that mere separation cannot prove irretrievable breakdown of marriage and directed courts to first assess who caused the separation before granting divorce.
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CJI NOMINATES JUSTICE JK MAHESHWARI AS SCLSC CHAIRMAN
Justice JK Maheshwari has been nominated as Chairman of SCLSC under Section 3A, enhancing the Supreme Court’s legal aid framework and ensuring continuity in national legal services administration.
ANYONE CAN LODGE PUBLIC PROPERTY DAMAGE COMPLAINT
The Supreme Court ruled that any person can file a complaint under the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, rejecting the High Court’s view that only specific authorities may initiate action.
SUPREME COURT CRP RELEASES TEN REFORM REPORTS
The Supreme Court’s CRP released ten groundbreaking reports under CJI Gavai, advancing equality, rights-based governance, judicial research, AI ethics, and institutional reforms across India’s judicial system.
DELHI RIOTS UAPA BAIL HEARING TIMELINE UPDATE
The Supreme Court heard UAPA bail pleas in the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case, with Delhi Police asserting trial completion in two years and petitioners stressing prolonged custody.
WRIT PETITION UNDER ARTICLE 226 AND ALTERNATE REMEDY
The Supreme Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 should not be invoked when an effective statutory alternate remedy, such as Section 130 of the Customs Act, is available.