Adv. Rashmi Acharya, Author at Lead India

How Can You Navigate Divorce Proceedings When Facing Blackmail From Your Spouse?

Going through a divorce proceeding is never a walk in the park especially because it is extremely emotional. This being said, the issue of blackmail adds a layer of coercion and manipulation to the processes which makes the issue worse and complicated. It becomes important to understand your legal rights and alternatives if you are …

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What Are Your Legal Rights If You Are Being Blackmailed By Your Partner?

General Legal issues / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

Blackmail is a serious conduct and may tend to be more disturbing when it is exercise in the context of close relationships. There are many provisions in India aim at the prohibition of this form of coercion guaranteeing protection and legal redress to people who are being blackmail in the course of their relationship. In …

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How To Navigate Divorce When Marriage Fraud Is Involved?

Divorce Issue / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

Divorce is possibly the most challenging and emotionally draining process a person may undergo; however, it could get much worse in the presence of allegations of matrimonial fraud. In India, there is a specific name for all wrongs done by one party in the course of the marriage; this is known as “marriage fraud.” This …

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What Legal Options Are Available To You If Your Live In Agreement Is Denied By Authorities?

Live-in-Relationship / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

In India, live-in relationships, where an unmarried couple decides to live together in a committed, marriage-like relationship, are becoming more and more prevalent. The legal framework has evolved in such a way as to respect the interests of persons in these relationships as the standards of society have shifted. However, when it comes to putting …

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What Legal Safeguards Can You Implement in a Live-In Relationship to Prevent Financial Abuse?

Live-in-Relationship / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

What Legal Safeguards Can Prevent Financial Abuse In Live-In Relationships?

All over the globe, there is a discernible shift towards cohabitation in relationships rather than formal marriage. Even if these unions are fast becoming common within various societies, there are still a lot of issues especially on economic status and possible financial abuse. Those who suffer from financial abuse because their partner tends to take …

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What Are Your Legal Rights Under The Special Marriage Act?

Common Marriage Problems / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

One essential aspect of Indian law that provides legal options to couples who wish to marry against their own religious tenets is the Special Marriage Act of 1954. It is a non-religious doctrine that governs civil marriages, allowing individuals of different conversions and ethnicities to marry without the requirement of changing their partner’s religion. Special …

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What to Do If Police Ignore Your Relationship Agreement?

Live-in-Relationship / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

In India, live-in partnerships have grown in popularity, particularly in cities where couples want to be with one another without the responsibilities of marriage. These agreements may be permissible from a legal perspective. Still, asserting one’s rights within the practice is often difficult due to the complex nature of the engagement, especially when it involves …

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What Are Your Legal Rights As A Victim Of Mental Harassment?

General Legal issues / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

Mental harassment is a common issue that affects individuals in many environments, including but not limited to domestic spheres, workplaces, and schools. It consists of actions or conduct that lead to emotional distress, mental trauma, or psychological torture. Costly Tariffs – Fees to Insurance and other Allocators in India, for instance, have started providing for …

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