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Case Study: Smt. N. Usha Rani and Anr. v. Moodudula Srinivas

The Supreme Court in Smt. N. Usha Rani & Anr. v. Moodudula Srinivas (2025) upheld maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C., ruling that even in a void marriage, a woman is entitled to financial support if separation from her first husband is evident and prevents destitution.
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Anish Sinha
Case Study: Smt. N. Usha Rani and Anr. v. Moodudula Srinivas
The Supreme Court in Smt. N. Usha Rani & Anr. v. Moodudula Srinivas (2025) upheld maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C., ruling that even in a void marriage, a woman is entitled to financial support if separation from her first husband is evident and prevents destitution.
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Anish Sinha
Intellectual Property as a Caste Atrocity: A Legal Breakthrough in Social Justice
The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court’s ruling that intellectual property loss qualifies for compensation under the SC/ST Act. This landmark decision expands the definition of property, ensuring greater protection for marginalized scholars facing caste-based discrimination.
Faith, Identity, and Reservation: Supreme Court on Religious Conversion and Caste
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Faith, Identity, and Reservation: Supreme Court on Religious Conversion and Caste
The Supreme Court in C. Selvarani v. The Special Secretary-cum-District Collector ruled that religious conversions made solely to avail reservation benefits are a "fraud on the Constitution." The decision emphasizes the need for genuine conversions to uphold social justice.