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Priya Prabhakaran & Anr. Vs D Santhosh Kumar & Ors.
Supreme Court of India Year : 2019
M. Narasimha Reddy and Ors. vs M. Boosamma
Andhra High Court Year : 1975
Manisha Tyagi vs. Capt. Deepak Kumar
Supreme Court of India Year : 2010
Chander Bhan & Anr. Vs. State of Delhi
Delhi High Court Year : 2008
Amardeep Singh Vs. Harveen Kaur
Supreme Court of India Year : 2017
Danial Latifi & Anr vs Union Of India
Supreme Court of India Year : 2001
Tejalben Vs. Mihirbhai Bharatbhai Kothari
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
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Validity of Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Marriage in Hindu culture is not merely a legal contract but a sacred bond that transcends lifetimes. The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 was enacted to address inequalities among spouses and safeguard the
Demystifying Maintenance Rights in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Maintenance refers to financial support for a person to sustain and avail basic amenities of life like food, clothing, shelter, etc. There is no fixed amount for maintenance. The court determines it a
Liquidation Of A Company Under The Company Act, 2013
Introduction: Liquidation of a company under the Companies Act in India involves a legal process that leads to the dissolution of a company’s affairs, the realization of its assets, and the distribu
The Unseen Struggles: Rights Of Same-Sex Couples In India
The recognition of rights for same-sex couples has long been awaited. The fight for their rights started way back in 2001, when the Naz Foundation filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Delhi
Mediation Bill, 2021: Everything You Need To Know About Mediation Bill
To strengthen the foundation and procedure of ADRs, the parliament introduced another Bill with respect to mediation in the parliament in December 2021. The Bill is named the Mediation Bill, 2021. Th
Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage: Supreme Court’s Historic Judgment and Article 142
Synopsis: It is a well-known fact that the Indian courts are always flooded with appeals and petitions, and the situation is the same or even worse in family courts. The process is so tedious and slug
In What Cases DNA Test Can Be Ordered?: Supreme Court Lays Down Guidelines
Supreme Court on Monday held that the DNA test to ascertain paternity should only be ordered in exceptional cases when it becomes indispensable to resolve the matrimonial dispute. The apex court compr
Divorce In 3 Installments: What Is Talaq-E-Hasan?
Talaq-e-Hasan is a type of extra-judicial divorce mentioned under Islam that only men can practice. In this, a man can divorce his wife by saying the word ‘Talaq’ in three installments ove
Can You Get A Divorce If Your Husband/Wife Abandons You?
Not before 1976, but now you can. When your partner abandons or leaves you without any valid justification, you can get a divorce on the ground of desertion. Desertion means abandoning the other spous
How To Get Child Custody In Dehradun? – Child Custody Rights
There have been several situations in India when a family of non-Indian nationality petitioned the court for custody of a kid. In India, custody of a child is decided by the court following a separati
How To Get Divorce In Dehradun?
Almost every nation and religion’s legal system has enacted significant regulations controlling the sphere of marriage. Meanwhile, every legislation governing marriage includes certain norms and
Women’s Rights Under The Domestic Violence Act, 2005
One in three women faces domestic violence in India. We have evolved a lot but still there are some areas where our country still needs a lot of work to be done. We are talking about domestic violence
Anti-Suit Injunction Against Foreign Divorce Proceedings
Divorce is already an exhaustive process. But a parallel adjudication of parties’ matrimonial disputes in Courts simultaneously in India and abroad makes it more complex, not just for the husban
Maintenance Laws for Women in India
Maintenance as a notion has its origins in a civilized society’s social justice system. Maintenance is the legal duty that a responsible person has to pay for the care and upkeep of his dependen
How To File A Divorce Case In Dehradun?
There are various rules in the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, addressing a legitimate divorce, i.e. when the spouse can request divorce. For the sake of society, marriage or married relationships must be e
Maintenance Rights Of A Wife In An Annulled Marriage
Most probably every person knows about maintenance rights of a wife in a valid marriage but how many of you know about the maintenance rights of a wife in an annulled marriage. Can a wife of void marr
Marital Rape Laws in India: Should Marital Rape Be Criminalized in India?
In our traditional society, marriage is more than just a union of two people; it is also the merger of two families. There is an expectation that spouses in such a marriage would adhere to the valued
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
Decriminalization of Adultery and its Aftermath
Adultery, according to a layman, refers to an act in which a married person indulges himself/herself in a sexual relationship with another person who is not recognized as their spouse by the law. Unde
Judicial Separation in Lieu of Divorce
Judicial separation is a decree, through which either party to the marriage seeks to remove the obligation of co-habitation with the other, not necessarily proving that their marriage has irretrievabl
The laws and divorce procedure in India are governed by the Hindu Marriage Act for marriages solemnized according to Hindu rites and rituals, the Special Marriage Act for inter-religion marriage, the
What is Mediation? Mediation is a concept where two disputing parties approach a third independent person for the amicable settlement of a dispute. The concept of mediation received legislative recogn
Women’s Rights during and after Divorce in India
“The battle of the individual rights of woman is one of the long-standing and none of us should countenance anything which undermines it.” -Eleanor Roosevelt. What are my rights as a wife in divor
“Every dowry demand is a death threat.” According to the National Crime Records Bureau’s report (2012 data), 8,233 incidences of dowry deaths were reported under Section B of the Indian Penal Co
What may have seemed like a bond of a lifetime at the time of solemnization of marriage, with time can succumb to compatibility issues and temperamental differences which not only make the relationshi
Legal Grounds For Divorce in India
Statistics tell that broken marriages are on a rise. Which is both positive and negative. Positive, as people are becoming more aware of their rights and individualism, and are strongly rejecting the
Easy Way To Get Divorce In India/ Mutual Divorce In India Takes How Long
When both husband and wife mutually decide that they cannot live together then the best solution is to end their marriage mutually in a very peaceful manner. They then can jointly present a Mutual Div
Hindu Marriage Act Divorce Procedure
Marriages are considered as sacred eternal bond in India. Today couples may want to end their bond due to compatibility issues or for any other reason. Indian matrimonial laws are governed by personal
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
Developments in Law: Maintenance under Section 125 CrPC
Overview The concept of ‘maintenance’ in India is covered both under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the personal laws. The term ‘maintenance’ under Indian law, include
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
Restitution of Conjugal Rights
Overview In general, conjugal rights are the rights that are provided to married couples in relation to their sexual relations during the subsistence of the marriage. Restitution of Conjugal rights is
Inheritance in Muslim Law or Succession constitutes four sources of Islamic law – The Holy Koran The Sunna: that is, the practice of the Prophet. The Ijma: that is, the consensus of the learned men
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
Marriage under Muslim Law is different compared to other marriages as it is more of a contract. Marriage is generally a union of male and female, which gives them social and legal approval to live tog
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