Determining Alimony in India: Is There a Maximum Limit?
Introduction: Alimony, also known as maintenance, constitutes a fundamental aspect of matrimonial law in India, aimed at ensuring financial security and dignity for a spouse who is unable to sustain themselves after the breakdown of a marriage. The concept is deeply rooted in principles of social justice, equity, and fairness, recognizing that marriage often creates […]
What are the new rules for registration of live-in relationships in Uttarakhand?
1. Introduction India has long been a country where personal relationships are governed by a patchwork of religious and customary laws. Live-in relationships, though recognised by the Supreme Court and protected under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, have never had a dedicated registration framework — until now. On 27 January 2025, […]
Mutual Consent Divorce in India: Rules, Process & Requirements (2026 Guide)
Introduction Marriage in India has long been viewed as a sacred and enduring institution, deeply rooted in cultural, religious, and social traditions. However, with the evolution of society, increased urbanization, changing personal aspirations, and growing awareness of individual rights, the perception of marriage has undergone a significant transformation. In modern India, particularly in 2026, the […]
HOW TO OBTAIN LEGAL HAIR CERTIFICATE IN MAHARASHTRA
Certificate is an official documents issued by the Government which establish the relation between deceased and the heirs. In simple words, it defines who are the legal family members of the deceased is entitle to receive that deceased`s property. Here heirs include the spouse, children and sometimes the parents of the deceased. Obtaining legal heir […]
Surrogacy in India: What the Law Actually Says in 2024 and Beyond
Abstract The surrogacy legislation in India has been subjected to more changes over four years as compared to how it has been in the last 20 years. The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, which replaced a more or less unregulated commercial industry with a strict, altruism-oriented model, was published on January 25, 2022.In 2024, an amendment […]
The Expanding Horizon of Maintenance Law under BNSS
Introduction Maintenance refers to a social justice remedy for providing basic amenities like food, shelter, clothing etc. to prevent destitution and vagrancy. It is considered a speedy, fast and a summary remedy . It particularly includes wives,children and elderly parents. Maintenance has no fixed amount and the Court decides it after considering various factors which […]
Daughter as Coparcener: Demystifying Equal Rights in Ancestral Property
INTRODUCTION It is clear that Indian inheritance law has witnessed a complete transformation as far as the principles go from the old system which was patriarchal to a completely modern and equal gender system. In the past, the house built by the ancestors and the land of his forefathers had a lot of significance but […]
Legal Rules for Adoption by Single Parents in India
Legal Rules for Adoption by Single Parents in India Bertha Mashozhera Abstract Adoption is a legal and social process through which a person assumes the parenting of a child from that child’s biological or legal parents. Traditionally, adoption has been associated with married couples ,however societal changes, evolving family structures and increasing recognition of individual […]
The Expanding Horizon of Maintenance Law under BNSS
Introduction Maintenance refers to a social justice remedy for providing basic amenities like food, shelter, clothing etc. to prevent destitution and vagrancy. It is considered a speedy, fast and a summary remedy . It particularly includes wives,children and elderly parents. Maintenance has no fixed amount and the Court decides it after considering various factors which […]
The WAQF (Amendment) Act, 2025
INTRODUCTION 1. The Waqf Institution in Indian Law In Islamic jurisprudence, a waqf is a perpetual, inalienable dedication of property for religious or charitable purposes. Once constituted, the property vests in God, rendering it incapable of sale, gift or inheritance. The income it generates is directed towards the designated charitable object, maintaining mosques, funding madrasas, […]