Supreme Court of India is funny…
- First comes, Rajesh Sharma and Ors Vs State of UP and Anr on 27 July, 2017 [2-judge Supreme Court Division Bench sets up Family Welfare Committees]
- Then comes, Social Action Forum for Manav Adhikar and another Vs Union of India on 14 September, 2018 [3-judge Supreme Court Full Bench disbands Family Welfare Committees]
- And now comes, this judgment. [2-judge Supreme Court Division Bench (includes CJI) endorses Family Welfare Committees]
I am sure, this Judgment will be rescinded as it violates the principle of precedence and goes against the 3-Judge decision and did not even mention the earlier higher bench decision.
Citations: [2025 LiveLaw (SC) 735], [2025 INSC 883]
Other Sources:
https://indiankanoon.org/doc/41565735/
https://www.casemine.com/judgement/in/687f86f82bf7c50b2db30079
https://lawtrend.in/no-arrest-in-498a-ipc-case-for-2-months-sc-approves-guidelines-of-allahabad-hc-on-misuse-of-498a-ipc/
