Permanent and Interim Maintenance in Void Marriages
Introduction In Sukhdev Singh v. Sukhbir Kaur, a bench of Justice Abhay S Oka, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice Augustine George…
Women’s Rights in the Hindu Marriage Act
The Hindu Marriage Act, of 1955, is a significant legislative framework governing marriage and related aspects among Hindus in India.…
Husband’s Licentious Disposition Disregarding Wife’s Autonomy is Marital Rape: Kerala HC
The Kerala HC while dismissing the appeal filed by the appellant Husband held that; although marital rape is not punished…
THE VALIDITY OF MARRIAGE BETWEEN A RAPE CONVICT/ACCUSED AND THE VICTIM
Background: Eminent figures of society, law enforcement agencies, and recently, even the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India in Mohit Subhash…
RIGHT TO ADOPT OF A HINDU DESERTED WIFE
Introduction According to the researcher’s interpretation, Adoption means taking a child from his biological parents into one’s own family and…
Procedure for divorce by mutual consent
INTRODUCTION In ancient times there was no such concept as to separation of spouses from the marital relationship. Marriage from…
CUSTOMARY DIVORCE
Introduction According to the traditional Hindu law the concept of divorce was an unknown facet, but as the society kept…
Legitimacy of Children under Hindu Law
Introduction In society, the status of children, whether they are legitimate or illegitimate, has a great impact on their lives.…
Child Custody Laws in India
Introduction: Concept of Child Custody When a divorce takes place between a father and a mother, a child is the…
Court Marriage in India
How to do Court Marriage Introduction Court marriages in India are documented and solemnized under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. An…