When someone is arrested in India, one of the first legal questions that arises is: Will the person be kept in police remand or judicial custody? While both involve detention, the two are not the same, and the difference can significantly impact the rights of the accused. In this article, we break down these two …
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If you or someone you know is facing the possibility of arrest in India, understanding the concepts of bail and anticipatory bail can be crucial. Both are legal mechanisms that protect an individual’s right to liberty under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)/Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). However, they apply in different situations …
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Being falsely accused of a crime can shake the foundation of your life. In India, the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) initiates a criminal investigation. If that FIR is based on false allegations, it can lead to mental trauma, reputational harm, and a long legal battle. However, the Indian legal system offers several …
Cruelty in a marriage is not always visible, but it can leave scars that last for lifetime. Under Indian law, cruelty is a recognized ground for divorce and legal action. But, proving it in the court remains one of the toughest tasks for victims. This article walks you through the types of evidence Indian courts …
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In a country as diverse as India, love often finds itself battling with old caste boundaries. While inter-caste marriages are completely legal, they still face opposition from families, communities, and even local authorities. The couples who choose to marry across caste often require urgent legal protection. This article offers a comprehensive guide on the legal …
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When parents separate or divorce, the most emotionally intense and legally complex issue they often face is child custody. In amicable separations, mutual consent can ease this process, but what if the other parent refuses to cooperate? This article offers advice on how to obtain child custody in India without both parties’ approval or mutual …
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When a wife is not given financial support or parents are neglected in their old age, the law safeguards their dignity. HAMA, 1956, provides for them in Hindu families to claim the right of maintenance to meet their basic essentials of food, shelter, clothing, education, and medical aid. This article describes who can claim maintenance …
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Marriage is a process that is filled with emotional, and legal changes every day. Changes like this may be decided by one of the more common questions for women in India: Can I use my husband’s surname? Taking a surname is not legally compulsory, and sometimes parties opt to do so for personal, or family …
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A birth certificate is a legal document that the government issues to document a child’s birth. It includes important details such as the child’s name, birthdate and location, parent names, and registration number. The Registration of Births and Deaths Act of 1969 governs birth registration in India. In some cases, a father´s name is initially …
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Court marriages in India, solemnized under the Special Marriage Act 1954, empower individuals from different religions or castes to marry without religious conversion. Although fully legal, such unions often trigger social backlash, especially in conservative or rural areas. In these situations, couples may fear for their safety and seek legal protection. This article explains the …
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