Child Custody Bias in India: Why Are Fathers Reduced to Visitors in Their Own Children’s Lives?
Indian custody law claims neutrality under the “welfare of the child” doctrine, but do courtroom outcomes tell a different story? […]
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When Wife Refuses Restitution But Demands Maintenance From Husband: The ‘Contradiction’ That Indian Law Actually Recognises
Can a husband win restitution and still be ordered to pay maintenance? The Supreme Court clarifies that non-compliance with RCR
One-Year Separation Under Section 13B HMA Not Mandatory for Mutual Consent Divorce: Delhi High Court
The condition prescribed under Section 13B(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act is directory and not mandatory, the Court said. In
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,
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
Court Grants Divorce, Rules Wife’s Self-Immolation and Blame on Husband’s Family Constitute Cruelty
The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted a divorce to a man on grounds of cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act
क्रूरता द्वारा तलाक: हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 के तहत एक विस्तृत विश्लेषण
हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 की धारा 13(1)(i)(a) के तहत क्रूरता तलाक का एक प्रमुख आधार है। क्रूरता का अर्थ व्यापक
Cruelty by Wife under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Under Section 13(1) (i-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, cruelty is recognised as a ground for divorce. The section
Bombay High Court Calls for Settlements Amid Misuse of Matrimonial Laws
The Court also observed that marriages are not merely a social contract but a spiritual union that binds two souls
AP High Court: Wife’s Criminal Cases to Harass Husband, Family Amount to Mental Cruelty
The Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed an Appeal of a wife against the Decree of Divorce passed by the Principal
Section 14 of the HMA | Divorce Within 1 Year Allowed Only with Court’s Prior Permission
The statutory mandate under Section 14 of the HMA serves a crucial purpose in discouraging hasty dissolution of marriages and
Child Happy with Father: Punjab & Haryana HC Denies Mother’s Custody Plea
The Punjab & Haryana High Court was considering a Revision Petition against an order of the Family Court by which
Gujarat High Court: Section 26 HMA Bars Applications Under Section 25 GWA
The Gujarat High Court allowed a Civil Revision Application filed by the wife concerning the custody of a minor child
Supreme Court Grants Father Visitation, Notes Mother’s Obstruction
The Appeal before the Supreme Court challenged the Judgment of the Telangana High Court remanding the matter to the Family
Punjab & Haryana High Court Affirms Husband’s Divorce Decree Against Wife for Forcing Separation from His Parents
The Punjab & Haryana High Court upheld the divorce decree granted to the husband on the grounds of cruelty, noting
Spouse in a void marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act is eligible for permanent alimony/maintenance: Supreme Court
The Court held that whether such relief of permanent alimony can be granted depends on the facts of each case
Gujarat High Court: No Restriction on Filing Joint Petition Under Sections 12 & 13 of Hindu Marriage Act for Divorce and Marriage Nullity Declaration
The Gujarat High Court was considering a Civil Revision Application challenging the order passed by the Family Court. The Gujarat
Mutual Incompatibility Not Sufficient Grounds to Dissolve Hindu Marriage Within One Year Unless ‘Exceptional Hardship’ is Demonstrated
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a Hindu marriage cannot be dissolved within one year on the grounds of
Prolonged Separation and Breakdown of Marriage is Cruelty Under Section 13(1)(ia) HMA: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that prolonged separation, lack of cohabitation, irreparable breakdown of marriage, and bitterness between spouses
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.
Allahabad High Court: Hindu Marriage Cannot Be Dissolved Like a Contract
The High Court criticised a family court’s decision to dissolve a Hindu marriage by adopting an oversimplistic approach. The Allahabad