Monday, December 8, 2025

Supreme Court White Paper on Artificial Intelligence and Judiciary

Source: Supreme Court of India (https://www.sci.gov.in/reports/)

The Supreme Court of India has released a landmark White Paper through its Centre for Research and Planning (CRP), outlining how artificial intelligence can enhance judicial efficiency while upholding constitutional values. To read the White Paper please go to the following link:

https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3ec0490f1f4972d133619a60c30f3559e/uploads/2025/11/2025112244.pdf

Kids’ interest paramount in custody cases: Madras HC

Source: MSN.com

The Madras High Court has held that the best interest of the minor children has to be taken into account by the courts while deciding granting of their custody – whether to hand them over to their mother or father – and they shall not be treated like commodities. To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/india/kids-interest-paramount-in-custody-cases-madras-hc/ar-AA1RRAAW?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=6936ad562dba43c8b179c2f759bc8465&ei=52

Mutual Judicial Separation: Towards An Evolving Jurisprudence in Indian Matrimonial Law

Source: India Legal

This article by Preeti Singh examines the scope of judicial innovation in contemporary matrimonial jurisprudence, specifically addressing whether Family Court can and should grant judicial separation based on mutual consent under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (hereinafter referred as HMA). While the statutory scheme of HMA expressly provides for judicial separation on fault-based grounds, it does not expressly prohibit judicial separation by mutual consent. This legislative lacuna, coupled with the absence of any express bar, raises a compelling question of statutory interpretation, judicial creativity, and evolving societal needs.

To read more please go to the following link:

https://indialegallive.com/column-news/mutual-judicial-separation-towards-an-evolving-jurisprudence-in-indian-matrimonial-law/

Adultery Photographs Without 65B Certificate Valid in Matrimonial Cases: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Source: Law Beat

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur Bench, recently observed that photographs can be relied on as evidence in matrimonial disputes even without a Section 65B certificate under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, as the Act does not strictly apply to matrimonial cases. To read more please go to the following link:

https://lawbeat.in/news-updates/adultery-photographs-without-65b-certificate-valid-in-matrimonial-cases-madhya-pradesh-high-court-1545715