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 […]
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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
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
FIR Over Alleged Job Lie by Husband Set Aside by Supreme Court
The woman had claimed that her husband pretended to be an eye surgeon but turned out to be an optometrist.
PIL filed in Delhi High Court highlights shortcomings in the marriage registration system
The Court observed that the mechanism for registration of marriages in Delhi was inadequate and not in conformity with a
Kerala High Court urges collective action to prevent child marriage in Wayanad’s tribal communities
The Court directed the KeLSA to coordinate awareness programs to sensitize members of tribal communities in Wayanad against child marriages.
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
Supreme Court: Refusal to Marry Does Not Constitute Abetment of Suicide
The Court observed that the deceased’s dying declaration contained no claims of a physical relationship or sexual intercourse with the
Supreme Court Highlights Concerning Trend of Filing Rape Cases After Consensual Relationships Sour
A Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice N Kotiswar Singh flagged the “worrying trend” of attributing criminality to the
Women in Legally Recognized Marriages Also Protected Under Section 498A IPC
The Court rejected an argument that Section 498A IPC could only be invoked by a “legally wedded wife.” The Kerala
Special Marriage Act, 1954: Legal Framework and Implications
The Special Marriage Act of 1954 provides a legal framework for marriage in India that transcends religious, caste, and cultural
Madras High Court: Second Marriage by Muslim Man Deemed Cruelty to First Wife
Although the husband, a Muslim, is permitted to enter into a second marriage, the Court held that he must still
Andhra Pradesh High Court: Marriage Does Not Displace Daughter’s Role in Parents Family
The Court criticised a 1999 State policy that extended different treatment to sons and daughters when it came to compassionate
Children from invalid marriages cannot be denied birth registration, rules Himachal Pradesh High Court
Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua observed that such children are living beings and the same needs to be acknowledged in law.
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.
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,
Centre argues that thae Supreme Court cannot criminalize marital rape, stating that married women are already protected under existing laws
Centre said that it is not as if a woman’s consent is obliterated by marriage, but only that consent violations
Married Woman Cannot Allege Rape on the Pretext of Marriage, Rules Bombay High Court
Single-judge Justice Manish Pitale made the observation while granting anticipatory bail to a man arrested by the Pune police in
Four Signs Your Partner Is Cheating on You, According to a Private Investigator
Infidelity can be one of the most devastating experiences in a relationship. If you suspect your partner is cheating, you’re