Some years back, I was sucked into the labyrinth of Indian Matrimonial laws and a false 498a in particular. To be fair, before it hit me, it was difficult for me to fathom the wide spread misuse of dowry laws and specially 498a in India.
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One can never overemphasise the need for buying adequate life insurance cover for the financial security of one’s family members in the event of the death of the bread earner, especially when there are court cases between husband and wife. However, there is always a concern about the proceeds of the policy being claimed by […]
How Section 41A CrPC Works? Section 41A CrPC was inserted in the Criminal Procedure Code in a bid to reform the law as well as to prevent unnecessary arrests. Under the Indian Constitution, the Accused has many rights against the state. The most important is the Right to remain silent and presumed innocent until proven […]
Age Determination of Rape Victim Offences related to sexual violence and sexual assault are very heinous, and if the victim is a minor, then her consent is statutorily and judicially of no value altogether. In such cases, in contrast to the common practice, the onus of proof is on the accused rather than the victim. […]
Residence Order Under DV Act The right of Residence under the DV Act in India provides many remedies for women. The initial thought behind drafting this Act was to bring a comprehensive act which includes various reliefs available to women under different Acts. The right of Residence under the DV Act or providing for Residence […]
Marriage certificates are not taken seriously in India, and because of this, couples who are married or are planning to get married face problems. Even though marriage registration is taken lightly in India, it is one of the most important things to be done once the rituals and the parties are over. Apart from providing […]
Financial Planning for Divorce Litigation It is said that Courts and Hospitals wipe out the whole life savings of individuals and turn a king into a pauper. We all have read in newspapers about the estimated Rs.400 crore divorce of Hrithik Roshan and now another estimated $36 Billion Divorce settlement of Jeff Bezos. However, they […]
The definition of rape includes forced sexual intercourse. Rape is an act of “Sexual intercourse with a woman against her will, without her consent, by coercion, misrepresentation or fraud or at a time when she has been intoxicated or duped or is of unsound mental health and in any case if she is under 18 […]
FAQs on Protection Order under Domestic Violence Act, 2005 The Legislature, in its wisdom, did not limit the Domestic Violence Act to punish the abuser; it can also pass orders that prevent the abuser from committing acts of domestic violence or any other act as may be specified by the Magistrate, even aiding and abetting […]
An Underused Provision of Hindu Marriage Act Hindu Marriage Act was passed in 1955 in which, for the first time, divorce could be granted against an erring spouse as per law. However, the Act underwent many changes, and another section, 23A, was added in 1976 vide Marriage Law (Amendment) Act 68 of 1976. The legislative […]
The irreversible breakdown of a marriage signifies a state where the partners can no longer maintain a harmonious or legal coexistence. This often arises due to a myriad of factors, such as the absence of mutual affection, physical separation, persistent conflicts, or instances of marital infidelity. Without specific legal provisions governing such divorce scenarios, the […]