Can Charges be quashed amid settlement in matrimonial and Dowry cases
It is not wrong to quash the criminal proceedings against the petitioners and if the proceedings would not quash, Read More
Subsequent Marriage Doesn’t Waive off rape Charges
Whether a subsequent marriage waived off the charges of rape from the accused? Read More
Does Refusal of marriage provides right to hurt the other who refuses
It is pertinent to note that the first seven of the injuries referred to in the Sections are classified based on the normal aftereffect of acid attack, whereas the eighth one is on the gravity of the effect. Read More
F.I.R against Cruelty by Husband under Section 498- A IPC is mandatory ?
Section 498A IPC is of private nature and it should be compoundable if the parties decide to settle their disputes. Read More
Second Marriage doesn’t amount to Domestic Violence?
Family Court decision on granting divorce on the ground of cruelty cannot be denied and the subsequent marriage performed by applicant, Read More
Marriage under special marriage act can be registered through video conferencing: Supreme Court
Granted marriage certificate under special marriage act via video conferencing in this case the wife was unable to travel to India from the USA due to the travel restriction, Read More
Domestic violence increase due to COVID-19
Maintenance can be claimed by women under protection of women from domestic violence act, 2005 even if a woman is not married with the men. Read More
Girlfriend or Concubine: Relative of the Husband
A girlfriend or the Concubine of the husband will not be treated as the relative of the husband as she is not covered under the explanation of the expression “relative of the husband.” Read More
Legal Status of Second Wife under the Hindu Law
In Hindu law, marriage is a divine union of two souls. Despite this, instances of Hindu men marrying another woman without divorcing their first wives are on the rise. Read More
Conjugal Rights – Constitutional Validity of Section 9 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with the restitution of conjugal rights. This article deals with the concept of restitution of conjugal rights, Read More
Marital Rape in India – Legal Position
Marital rape means an unwilling forced sex by a husband against his wife. But a very controversial question that comes to mind is whether a husband is accused of raping his own wife? Read More
Decriminalization of Adultery: Brief Analysis of Joseph Shine V. Union of India [2018 SCC Online SC 1676]
Now, adultery is termed as a civil wrong only and not a criminal one. Read More
Inter Faith Marriage – No Need to Change
In case of objections, such objections will be recorded in the books maintained by the registrar along with the name of the person filing the objections, Read More
Custody Of Child: Are The Laws Gender Neutral?
The custody of a child below 5 years is usually granted to the mother on the belief that the child so young cannot live without mother’s. Read More
Cruelty Against Women
For commission of an offence under Section 498-A, following necessary ingredients require to be satisfied: (a) The woman must be married, Read More
Abuse of Domestic Violence Act
In many instances, complaints under Section 498-A were being filed with an oblique motive to wreck personal vendetta. Read More
Child Custody – Part 1 CUSTODY OF CHILD IN INDIA
INTRODUCTION The custody of child has always been a burning issue wherever there is a dispute between husband and wife. Read More
Child Custody – Part 2 How to Win Child Custody – From Wife and Husband Prospective
CHILD’s DECISION Though the most right decision for a child can be taken by his/ her parents yet when there is any clash between the parent. Read More
Cruelty against Women – Section 498A of Indian Penal Code Guidelines for Police for making an Arrest
Introduction: In many parts of India condition of women is still derogatory and after getting married it is yet another story. Read More
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Filing Complaint Registration before National Commission for Women?
- How can I file a complaint before the National Commission for Women?
A person intending to file a complaint before the National Read More
What Remedies are available to a Women who is Married to NRI/PIO
FAQs on how to address issues related to Marriages of Indian Women to NRI/PIOs, Read More
Maintenance to wife? Know how much you need to pay
In a landmark judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court sets the criteria of Maintenance which a husband may have to pay to his wife. Read More
Divorce by Mutual Consent
Marriage has always been considered as a holy relation under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Read More
Can Wife ask for living separately from her in-Laws
Husband and Wife are like wheels of vehicle and if any one of it imbalances then car can’t move even inch forward. Read More
Changing religion for only marriage right? Allahabad HC
Allahabad HC while allowing a Habeas corpus stated that it is disconcerting that one is changing religion just to get married. Read More
Woman cannot be forced to get married; Delhi HC
A 26-year-old woman approached the Delhi Commission for Women, accusing her parents of forcing her to get married. Read More
Husband Relatives cannot be accused of offence under Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act
The Supreme Court ruled in Rahna Jalal vs State of Kerala and Another in Criminal Appeal No. Read More
A parent cannot be just act as a guest in child’s life, proper spending of time is a necessity: Telangana High Court.
The Hon’ble High Court of Telangna encouraged “overnight custody” and further stated that, Read More
Give prior notice to District Magistrate before getting married, Uttarakhand High Court in Khusboo v. State of Uttarakhand W.P. (Crl.) No. 2226 of 2020
The Hon’ble court stated that it is mandatory sub-section (2) of Section 8 of the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act, 2018. Read More
