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 […]
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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
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
PIL before Kerala High Court assails Section 69 BNS criminalising sex on false promise of marriage
The PIL has challenged Section 69 of BNS on the ground that it treats women as passive victims and violates
High Court: No Spouse Should Be Expected to Stay in a Marriage at Risk of Malicious Prosecution
The Allahabad High Court ruled that no spouse should have to endure a marriage at Risk of Malicious Prosecution. PRAYAGRAJ:
No spouse is expected to remain in a marriage under the threat of a false criminal case: Allahabad High Court.
The Court was dealing with a case where it found that a woman had made reckless allegations of dowry harassment
Assam Enacts Bill Requiring Mandatory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces
The Bill was purportedly introduced to prevent child marriage, non-consensual marriages and polygamy among Muslims in the State. The Assam
Himachal Pradesh Approves Legislation to Increase Women’s Marriage Age to 21
The 2024 Bill seeks to amend the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. On August 27, the Himachal Pradesh legislative
Complete denial of company to a spouse, without justifiable reason, constitutes cruelty and signifies the death of the spirit and soul of a Hindu marriage: Allahabad HC
“A Hindu marriage is a sacrament and not just a social contract where one partner abandons the other without reason