LILY THOMAS vs U O I

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of a husband's conversion to Islam for the purpose of remarrying while still married under Hindu law. The Court held that such a conversion, done solely for the purpose of evading legal obligations under the Hindu Marriage Act, is not valid and violates the fundamental rights of the wife under Article 15(1) of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that the practice of conversion for remarriage without genuine faith undermines the sanctity of marriage and is unconstitutional, thereby protecting the rights of women against discrimination based on religion and gender.