Honour Killing and Gender-Based Violence
Submission type: Article Title: Honour Killings and Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan Author: Saba Shah (Law Student) University/College: Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Law College affiliated with University of Sindh Honour Killings and Gender-Based Violence in […]
Filing a Petition for Child Custody in Family Courts, Step-By-Step Legal Guide for Grandparents Custody Claims
Introduction Custody of a child is one of the most disputed and at the same time extremely sensitive matter involving a lot of emotions. This is amongst the most difficult matters as adjudicated by the family court. Majority of the cases of child custody are associated with marital discord between the parents of the child […]
The Evolution of Live-in Relationship Jurisprudence in India: From Social Taboo to Constitutional Protection
Live-in Relationships in India: Recent Judicial Trends and the Future of Constitutional Protection By Rashi Yadav About the Author: Rashi Yadav is a legal content creator, legal researcher, podcast host, and article writer. She is passionate about simplifying complex legal concepts and creating accessible legal content on constitutional law, family law, emerging legal […]
How Senior Citizens Can Legally Reclaim Property Gifted to Uncaring Children ?
TAKING BACK WHAT A PARENT GAVE IN LOVE How Senior Citizens Can Legally Reclaim Property Gifted to Uncaring Children Under Section 23 of the Senior Citizens Act, 2007 Author: SanjayKumar Pilla | Area of Law: Property Rights, Elder Law and Family Law Abstract and Introduction Old age in world is increasingly marked by a quiet […]
How to File a Petition for Maintenance under BNSS: A Step-by Step Guide for Minor Child Maintenance
How to File a Petition for Maintenance underBNSS: A Step-by Step Guide for Minor Child Maintenance Abstract This article provides an analytical evaluation of the transition from Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, to Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, specifically focusing on the statutory mechanism for […]
Grandparents’ Right to Maintenance: Can Senior Citizens Legally Demand Financial Maintenance from Their Grandchildren?
Abstract In India, family has always been regarded as the primary source of care and support for elderly members. However, due to rapid urbanization, changing family structures, migration, and increasing financial dependence, many senior citizens are left without proper care or financial assistance. While children are generally considered responsible for maintaining their parents, an important […]
How to File a Petition for Mutual Consent Divorce in India:
How to File a Petition for Mutual Consent Divorce in India: Complete Court Procedure for NRI Couples Under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act Abstract Mutual consent divorce is a legal process that allows spouses to end their marriage peacefully when both agree that the relationship has broken down and they no longer wish […]
Right to Choose Your Spouse Your Constitutional Protections Against Family or Societal Interference Under Article 21
Right to Choose Your Spouse Your Constitutional Protections Against Family or Societal Interference Under Article 21 Imagine this: two adults, both willing, decide to marry. But their families or community groups strongly object — maybe because of caste, religion, or “tradition” — and threaten them with punishment or social boycott. In India, this is […]
When the Next Generation Must Help: Grandchildren’s Liability to Maintain Grandparents
Introduction The way a legal system deals with older people can show the ethics and constitutional commitment of the law. The issue of support for the elderly is becoming increasingly important in India because there has been a demographic shift towards an increase in the numbers of older people, changing family dynamics, people migrating away […]
The Evolution of Divorce Laws in India: From Fault Theory to No-Fault Divorce
Introduction Marriage in India has historically been treated not merely as a contract between two individuals but as a sacrament — a lifelong, indissoluble union sanctified by religion and custom. This conception profoundly shaped the country’s matrimonial jurisprudence, making divorce, for much of India’s legal history, an exception rather than a right. Over the decades, […]