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, […]
Marriage Under Hindu Law Cannot Be Ended Through Village Elders Dissolution Deed
The Delhi High Court was considering a Writ Petition filed by the CISF Constable against his dismissal from service on
Validity of Marriage Must Be Decided by Civil Court
Once a marriage was voluntarily registered under the Kerala Registration of Marriages Rules, the registrar cannot cancel the entry merely
J&K High Court Quashes FIR Over Alleged False Promise of Marriage After 6-Year Relationship
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court was considering a Petition seeking quashing of an FIR registered under Sections
Supreme Court: Rape claim not valid on promise of marriage in long-term live-in
More women are financially independent now, which has led to a proliferation of live-in relations and the Court cannot be
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.
Challenger bears the burden to disprove the marriage of a cohabiting couple: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Court was hearing an appeal against a single judge order that had denied a couple’s request for police protection,
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.
Main Causes of Rising Divorce Rates in India?: A Societal Concern
In recent years, Rising divorce rates in India has emerged as a significant societal concern. Traditionally, marriage in India has
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
Delhi High Court Orders State to Enable Online Registration Option for Muslim Marriages
Currently, the Delhi government’s marriage registration portal offers only two options to register a marriage – one under the Hindu
Allahabad High Court: Courts Should Avoid Examining Couples Private Lives Unless Severe Cruelty is Proven
The Court was dealing with an appeal moved by a woman against grant of divorce in the case initiated by
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
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
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:
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