Supreme Court Urges Lawyers to Show Humanity in Cross-Examination of Minor POCSO Victim
After noting that the minor victim was put through around 150 questions during cross-examination, the Court urged lawyers to be […]
Hindu Succession Act, 1956
The Hindu Succession Act of 1956 is a landmark legislation in India that governs the succession and inheritance of property among
Delhi High Court rejects husband’s request for wife’s gender test
The man claimed that his wife was a transgender person and that she could not file a domestic violence case
Wife’s Right to Reside in Shared Household Under DV Act is Not Absolute
The Delhi High Court ruled on Monday that a wife’s right to reside in the shared household under the Protection
Family Courts Not to Require Spouses Physical Presence for Initial Petition Filing and Future Hearings
The Madras High Court has directed Family Courts not to require the physical presence of spouses when submitting a petition
Calling a husband ‘Hijda’ constitutes cruelty, rules Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Court was hearing an appeal moved by a wife whose husband’s divorce plea was allowed by the family court
Bombay High Court Upholds Muslim Men’s Right to Register Multiple Marriages
The Court stated that the Maharashtra Regulation of Marriage Bureaus and Registration of Marriages Act does not bar Muslim men
Hindu Marriage Act (HMA), 1955: An In-Depth Analysis
The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 is a cornerstone of Indian family law governing marriage, divorce, alimony, and remarriage among Hindus.
Bombay High Court Rules Out Implicating Husband’s Niece in Domestic Violence Case
A bench of Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice Manjusha Deshpande was hearing a petition filed by Pragati Kapoor, the niece
Orders under Section 12 of the Guardians and Wards Act are appealable under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act
The Delhi High Court ruled that orders issued under Section 12 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (GW Act)
Section 125 CrPC Should Not Foster Dependence or Inactivity in Spouses Seeking Maintenance
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has highlighted that the maintenance provisions under Section 125 of the CrPC are not designed
Allahabad High Court: Consensual Long-term Relationship Without Deception Not Considered Rape on Marriage Promise
“Each promise of marriage would not be considered as a fact of misconception for the purpose of consensual sexual intercourse
Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937
Muslim Personal Law (MPL) is the guiding force for personal matters among Muslims, encompassing crucial aspects such as marriage, divorce,
Ministry of Law and Justice: Notaries Are Prohibited from Executing Marriage or Divorce Deeds
The Union Ministry of Law and Justice has instructed all Notaries to refrain from executing marriage and divorce deeds, as
Allahabad High Court Approves Bail for Man on the Condition That He Marries POCSO Victim
The man was accused of raping a teenager under the pretext of marriage. The Court noted that a nuanced approach
Senior Citizens Right to Peace Takes Precedence Over Daughter-In-Law’s Right to Reside in Shared Household Under DV Act in Cases of Severe Ill-Treatment
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a senior citizen’s right to peaceful living cannot be outweighed by a woman’s
Allahabad High Court Rules: Consensual Long-Term Adulterous Relationship Does Not Constitute Rape
The Court observed that a promise of marriage does not automatically render consensual intercourse as rape unless it is proven
Able-bodied wife to not sit idle and misuse maintenance provisions, while the husband is taking care of all the needs: Punjab & Haryana HC
The current petition is presented before the High Court Of Punjab & Haryana At Chandigarh. It is challenging the impugned
Allahabad High Court Highlights Inaccuracies in Medical Reports on POCSO Victims Age
The Court noted that in several cases, the medical report mechanically records the age of the victim without giving any
How Should Spouses Address Sexual Needs if Not Through Each Other?
The torture or any assault, if any, is meted out not for any demand of dowry but on refusal of
Men Are Carrying the Brunt of the ‘Loneliness Epidemic’ Amid Potent Societal Pressures
In recent years, loneliness has emerged as a major public health concern. Often referred to as the “loneliness epidemic,” this