The presence of clear mens rea with a direct or indirect acts that caused the deceased to commit suicide must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict a person under Section 306 IPC – Supreme Court
Paramount consideration should be given to the welfare of the child rather than the wish/desire of the child while considering the matter of custody of a minor child: Supreme court
The mother being the only natural guardian of the child has the right to decide the surname of the child. she also has the right to give the child in adoption: The Supreme Court
A woman's right to reproductive choice is an inseparable part of her personal liberty and has a sacrosanct right to bodily integrity under Article 21 of Constitution: Supreme court of India
