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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Marriage is the sacred bond in Indian society. But when that relationship becomes a source of emotional pain, the law steps in to protect the mental well-being of individuals. One significant ground for divorce in India is mental cruelty, a concept increasingly recognized and reinforced by Indian courts through landmark judgments. This article explains how …
In India, marriage is the most sacred institution that is governed by the personal laws based on any religion. However, not all marriages last forever. When a relationship becomes abusive or completely breaks down, but one partner refuses to end it, divorce can become legally complex. This is where one-sided divorce comes into play. Also …
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Live-in relationship is where a couple chooses to live together without formal marriage, which are increasingly common in modern India, especially in urban areas. While traditional mindsets still persist in many regions, Indian law and courts have gradually adapted to protect the rights of individuals, particularly women, in such relationships. This article answers all these …
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In India, marriage is a legally binding agreement in addition to being a sacred union. Yet, many couples, especially those married by religious ceremonies, go ahead without officially registering their marriages. This leads to a common issue: Can I sue in a court if I do not have my marriage certificate? If you are dealing …
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In a gender justice initiative, the Indian Parliament passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, commonly known as Triple Talaq Act. The practice of instant triple talaq (Talaq-e-Biddat) was criminalized by this Act where a Muslim man could divorce his wife immediately by uttering the word “talaq” thrice. The Act aims …
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Marriage under Indian law is considered a sacred union and is a legal contract where there are mutual rights and responsibilities. One such right is Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 The party that experiences injustice has the right to request the court to order the parties to separate if one of them leaves …
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