Marriage Reduced to a Legal Formality Amid Prolonged Litigation; Separation Preferable: Supreme Court
Long period of separation without any hope for reconciliation amounts to cruelty to both the parties, the Court observed. Observing […]
Section 18 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section 18 of the Special Marriage Act – Effect of registration of marriage under this Chapter (Special Marriage Act, 1954) Introduction
Section 17 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section 17 of the Special Marriage Act – Appeals from orders under Section 16 (Special Marriage Act, 1954) Introduction Section 17
Granting Over Half of Husband’s Income as Maintenance Is Excessive: Delhi High Court Cuts Wife’s Allowance
The Delhi High Court revised a Family Court’s maintenance order, lowering the husband’s monthly payment to his estranged wife from
Child Custody Can’t Be Denied on Technical Grounds: Orissa High Court
The Appeal before the Orissa High Court was preferred under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act, 1984, read with
Supreme Court: High Court Cannot Grant Pre-Arrest Bail After Refusing to Quash FIR; Accused Must First Move Sessions Court
The Supreme Court has once again clarified that a High Court cannot grant pre-arrest bail while simultaneously declining to quash
Supreme Court Rules That a Parent Working From Home Cannot Solely Decide Child Custody
The Supreme Court noted that a parent working from home does not automatically grant them custody of a child. The
Supreme Court: Taking photos or videos of women without consent in non-private settings is not voyeurism
The Court faulted the police and the trial court for charging a man with voyeurism merely for filming a woman
Adultery can be proven through circumstantial proof in maintenance disputes, rules Kerala High Court
“Adultery can often be established through circumstantial evidence, provided the circumstances lead logically to that conclusion,” the Court said. The
Supreme Court rules that a Muslim woman can recover marriage gifts from her former husband after divorce
The Court said that it must adopt a construction which secures the dignity and financial protection of a Muslim woman
Section 16 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section 16 of the Special Marriage Act – Procedure for Registration (Special Marriage Act, 1954) Introduction Section 16 of the Special
Section 15 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section 15 of the Special Marriage Act – Registration of Marriages Celebrated in Other Forms (Special Marriage Act, 1954) Introduction Section
Section 14 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section 14 of the Special Marriage Act – New notice when marriage not solemnized within three months (Special Marriage Act, 1954)
Section 13 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section 13 of the Special Marriage Act – Certificate of marriage (Special Marriage Act, 1954) Introduction Section 13 of the
Section 12 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section 12 of the Special Marriage Act – Place and Form of Solemnization (Special Marriage Act, 1954) Introduction Section 12 of
Section 11 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section 11 of the Special Marriage Act – Declaration by Parties and Witnesses (Special Marriage Act, 1954) Introduction Section 11 of
Delhi High Court says customary Hindu divorce is recognisable only if backed by clear evidence
Once the Court is called upon to declare that there exists a custom contrary to the codified Hindu Marriage Act,
Living separately doesn’t justify divorce; courts must determine who is responsible for marital breakdown: Supreme Court
The Court indicated that unless there is cogent evidence of wilful desertion or refusal to cohabit, the marriage cannot be
Rajasthan High Court: Adult son can’t stay in father’s house without consent
A major relief for Mr. Khatri—the Rajasthan High Court has held that his adult son cannot reside in his home
Section 10 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section 10 of the Special Marriage Act – Procedure on Receipt of Objection by Marriage Officer Abroad (Special Marriage Act,
Section 9 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section 9 of the Special Marriage Act – Powers of Marriage Officers in Respect of Inquiries (Special Marriage Act, 1954)