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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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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Marriage holds a sacred place in Indian society, but when it becomes abusive, or unsustainable, especially in cases involving Non-Resident Indian (NRI) spouses, legal action becomes the only solution. Many Indian women found in difficult marriages with NRI husbands face unique legal, and emotional hurdles. The most important question they have is: Can I file …
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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 …
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