Uniform Succession and Inheritance
In Sept 2020, a petition was filed at the SC to create a Uniform Succession and Inheritance Law which governs how property is transferred after the death of the owner.
Uniform Marriage Age
Summary of the transfer petition filed by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay challenging different marriage ages for men and women prescribed by personal law.
Constitutionality of the Places of Worship Act
Summary of the writ petition filed by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, challenging Sections 2,3 and 4 of the Places of Worship Act, 1991.
Ajoy Karpuram
Maratha Reservation
Day 3 of arguments regarding the challenge to Maharashtra's SEBC Act, before a Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court.
State-Wise Grant of Minority Status
Summary of the writ petition filed by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay challenging the Union Governments power to identify and notify minority communities.
Citizenship Amendment Act
Citizenship Amendment Act
Constitutionality of Muslim Marriage Laws
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay unsuccessfully attempted to ask the Court to list the challenge to Nikah Halala and Polygamy urgently.
Uniform Adoption and Guardianship
Summary of the writ petition filed by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay challenging 'discriminatory' rules for adoption under various personal laws.
Rohingya Deportation
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court is hearing challenges against the practice of offering and distributing freebies during election campaigns.
Durga Dutt v Union of India
The Supreme Court issued a notice in a petition stressing the need to strike a balance between civil rights and civil obligations.
