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)
Section 8 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section 8 of the Special Marriage Act – Procedure on Receipt of Objection under the (Special Marriage Act, 1954) The
Section 7 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section 7 of the Special Marriage Act – Objection to Marriage under the (Special Marriage Act, 1954) The Special Marriage
Section 6 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section 6 of the Special Marriage Act – Marriage Notice Book and Publication (Special Marriage Act, 1954) Section 6 deals
Section 5 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section 5 of the Special Marriage Act – Notice of Intended Marriage – Special Marriage Act, 1954 Section 5 of
Section 45 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 45 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Power to Make Rules For
Section 44 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 44 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Monitoring of Implementation of the
Section 43 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 43 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Public Awareness about Act The
Section 42A in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 42A of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Act Not in Derogation of
Section 4 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section 4 of the Special Marriage Act – Conditions Relating to the Solemnization of Special Marriages The Special Marriage Act,
Section 3 in The Special Marriage Act, 1954
The Special Marriage Act, 1954 was enacted to provide a special form of marriage for people of India and all
Section 46 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 46 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Power to Remove Difficulties The
Section 42 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 42 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Alternate Punishment The Protection of
Section 41 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 41 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Provisions of Sections 3 to
Banjara marriages performed with Hindu rituals are covered
The Court said that the Banjara community, a scheduled tribe, has become substantially ‘Hinduised’. The Delhi High Court recently held
Daughter-in-law can’t deny duty to late husband’s parents after taking compassionate job
The Rajasthan High Court heard a writ petition seeking directions to officials of Ajmer Vidhyut Vitran Nigam Limited to ensure
Delhi High Court: Breach of Marriage Promise Not ‘False Promise’ Amounting to Rape
While granting bail to a 20-year-old accused in a rape case, the Delhi High Court clarified the distinction between a