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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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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Marriage is considered to be the sacred union in India. What happens when there is a secret second marriage? For most women, it is a betrayal causing not only emotional dilemmas but raising serious legal questions. Under the personal laws of Hindu, Muslim, Christian, etc. Indian law gives a wife specific rights and remedies when …
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In compliance with the Income Tax Act (1961), the Income Tax Department in India provides a unique 10-digit alphanumeric identification known as the Permanent Account Number. It is a significant number for financial transactions as well as avoiding tax. Is having two PAN cards possible? The answer is NO. Having more than one PAN card …
Voting, undoubtedly, is a citizen’s right in India. But there are occasions when you get to the polling booth, and the name that you expect to see on the voter list is absent. This can be extremely disappointing; still, there are laws and procedures to address this issue. This article states how to check if …
What Can I Do If My Name Is Missing From The Voter List? Read More »
Any mismatch of name or obsolete address on the Aadhaar card may affect availability of pertinent services such as banking or government subsidies. Since the Aadhaar is a primary identification card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), its updating is not merely a routine task, but a legally binding obligation. This guide …
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In India, domestic violence has always been a severe social evil affecting women. It mostly occurs within closed doors, so victims rarely come out to narrate what happened or seek help. The law in India, however, gives strong legal protection and acceleration by way of immediate remedies to women against abuse, so a woman could …
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Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 (POCSO) was meant to protect children from exploitation and sexual abuse. Thus, it becomes a paramount force in the dispensation of justice for the minor. Just like any mighty law, it stands liable for being misused sometimes. One false POCSO complaint can destroy reputation, cause condemned arrests, …
