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Prenuptial Agreements: Navigating the Path to Marital Security
Introduction Marriage is an important social institution regarded as a religious sacrament in India. It not only involves a matrimonial alliance of two individuals but a union of two families signifyi
International Prenuptial Agreements: A Global Perspective
Prenuptial agreements are contracts that specify the rights and duties of the spouses that accrue generally in the event of the dissolution of marriage either by death or divorce. These agreements are
Annulment Of Marriage — A Marriage That Never Existed
How can I nullify my marriage? In India, marriage is a religious sacrament and is considered a sacred eternal bond between a husband and a wife. Initially, it was undissolvable. The concept of ending
Solemnization of Marriage as under Special Marriage Act, 1954
In India, marriage can be registered under the personal law i.e. Hindu Marriage Act, Muslim Marriage Act or under the Special Marriage Act. Marriage- “the legally or formally recognized union of two
Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
Maintenance under S125 CrPC and how the application is made According to Indian law, maintenance can be provided to specific classes of society such as wife, children, and aged parents. Maintenance is
Sample of Mutual Consent Divorce Petition
Under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the parties can seek divorce by mutual consent by filing a petition before the court. Mutual consent means that both the parties agree for a pea
Overview There was a time when divorce was possible on the fault, wrongdoing or actions of one person only and he/she was punished for his /her fault. If both the parties were at fault, they could not
The Special Marriage Act, 1954: Salient Features
India follows a rigid structure of the caste system, and inter-religion marriage is still considered a taboo in the country. The Parliament introduced the Special Marriage Act, 1954 which allows for
How are ‘Anand’ Marriages registered in India?
Introduction The demand of Sikhs for a separate law regarding the registration of the Sikh marriage is not unheard of. It has been going on for over a century with the members of the Sikh community ma
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Salient Features
The Oxford Dictionary defines “marriage” as “the legally or formally recognized union of a man and a woman (or, in some jurisdictions of the same sex) as partners in a relationship&#
The difference between void and voidable marriages relates to the pre-marriage impediments to marriage which are clearly enunciated in Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act. In case of absolute disablem
False Dowry Cases : Undue Harassment of Men
Disclaimer: We strongly condemn the dowry system. The article is only meant to be read in relation to false dowry cases and undue harassment of men. The abuse of dowry laws is rampant these days. Hav
How to Register Love Marriages in India by B&B Associates LLP, Advocates and Legal Consultants Love is a force of nature blessed by God, which can neither be taken away nor can be forced upon. How
Grounds for Divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act
Divorce is the legal dissolution of marriage by a court or other competent body. It is the ending of the marital relationship. India is a land of different religious communities having their personal
Register a Court Marriage Under The Special Marriage Act, 1954
The registration of a marriage is an intrinsic formality necessary by law. In this post, we make an in-depth review of the formalities and procedure to Register a Marriage Under The Special Marriage A
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