Honor Killing: A Tragic Reality or an Outdated Notion?
“Nonviolence doesn't always work - but violence never does” – Madge Micheels-Cyrus Honor killing is a chilling practice where family…
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 SPECIAL MARRIAGE ACT, 1954
Introduction The special marriage act 1954 deals with inter-caste and inter-religion marriage. This act is applicable in the whole of…
CONCEPT OF WILL UNDER MUSLIM LAW
Introduction Everyone wants to ensure that his life is important and worries after his death for his belongings. A person…
The notion of the wife being husband’s property is still persistent in society: BOMBAY HIGH COURT
The notion of the wife being husband's property is still persistent in society: BOMBAY HIGH COURT In a case where…
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…
Husband denial of maintenance will amount to economic abuse: Tripura High Court
Husband's denial of maintenance will amount to economic abuse: Tripura High Court In a criminal revision petition filed before the…
DESERTION: A GROUND FOR DIVORCE
Introduction Starting with the simple words, desertion means abandonment. In terms of marriage, when one party deserts/abandon the other party…
Alternative Relief in Divorce Proceedings
The grounds under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 for the purpose of divorce are the same for mutual or judicial…
PARENTAGE UNDER MUSLIM LAW
PARENTAGE UNDER MUSLIM LAW Parentage is the relation of parents to their children. Maternity is a legal relationship between…