Top 10 Womens Rights Judgments - Apr 2026 | LegalWiki

Key Supreme Court and High Court Rulings for Women's Rights

In April 2026, the Supreme Court and various High Courts across India delivered important judgments shaping the landscape of Womens Rights.

Allahabad High Court Sets Aside Order Denying Maintenance Based on Wife’s Earning Capacity

The Allahabad High Court has held that a wife’s educational qualifications, professional skills, or earning potential alone cannot be used to deny maintenance. Read more.

Lawyer Experience Essential for Judges, 3-Year Rule Won't Hinder Women: Justice Nagarathna

Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna, speaking at Chanakya National Law University, Patna, dismissed concerns that a mandatory three-year practice rule would discourage women from joining the judiciary. Read more.

19-Year-Old Woman Free to Live With Partner of Choice, Rules MP High Court in Habeas Corpus Case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court allowed a 19-year-old married woman to live with a partner of her choice after she refused to return to her husband or parents. Read more.

“No Concept of 3-Day Untouchability Every Month,” Says Justice Nagarathna in Sabarimala Reference Case

During the Sabarimala reference hearing, Justice B.V. Nagarathna questioned the idea of treating women as “untouchable” based on menstruation. Read more.

Patriarchy is a Daily Reality: Supreme Court Upholds Life Term for Man Who Killed Wife Over Food

The Supreme Court has upheld the life imprisonment of a man from Rajasthan who murdered his newlywed wife by setting her on fire over a dispute regarding cooking. Read more.

"Matrimonial Mahabharata": Supreme Court Quashes 80 Cases, Orders ₹5 Crore Alimony

The Supreme Court has quashed over 80 legal proceedings in a "matrimonial Mahabharata," ordering a lawyer-husband to pay ₹5 crore in alimony. Read more.

Supreme Court Mandates Reservation for Women in SCAORA Governing Body

The Supreme Court of India directed reservation of key posts for women lawyers in the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA). Read more.

Karnataka High Court Directs State to Implement Menstrual Leave Policy in Organised and Unorganised Sectors

The Karnataka High Court directed the State government to ensure the uniform implementation of its menstrual leave policy across all sectors. Read more.

Supreme Court Warns Bar Associations of Suspension over Failure to Meet 30% Women’s Quota

The Supreme Court issued a stern warning to bar associations nationwide to implement 30% reservation for women in their governing bodies or face judicial suspension and fresh elections. Read more.

Karnataka High Court Refuses to Quash Case Against ‘Bangalore Metro Chicks’ Page Admin

The Karnataka High Court recently refused to quash criminal proceedings against the man accused of operating the “Bangalore Metro Chicks” Instagram page, which allegedly uploaded secretly recorded videos and images of women commuters without their consent. Read more.

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