Beyond the Barracks: Unmasking the Silent Struggle for Cohabitation Rights in the Indian Armed Forces
The Indian Armed Forces are built upon discipline, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to national service. Yet, behind the uniform lies an often-overlooked human reality the right of military personnel and their spouses to live together and maintain a stable family life. As constitutional jurisprudence increasingly emphasizes dignity, privacy, and personal autonomy, an important question […]
THE DUAL TRAGEDY OF MATRIMONIAL DISPUTES: ANALYZING BRIDE MURDER AND FATALITIES OF MEN IN INDIA
THE DUAL TRAGEDY OF MATRIMONIAL DISPUTES: ANALYZING BRIDE MURDER AND FATALITIES OF MEN IN INDIA 1.Introduction Matrimony has always been traditionally looked upon in India as a solemn and life long Sacrament than a purely civil contract. However today, matrimony has been reduced to a distorted morbid picture a rising graph of marital conflict […]
How to Register a Will in India
Introduction The transmission of private property across generations is one of the most litigated domains in Indian jurisprudence. At its core, the law divides this transmission into two distinct pathways: testamentary will (via a valid Will) and intestate succession (where an individual dies without a Will). While the former champions personal autonomy and testamentary freedom, […]
IS A “HANDWRITTEN WILL” ON A DIARY PAGE LEGALLY VALID? Demystifying Holographic Wills in India
IS A “HANDWRITTEN WILL” ON A DIARY PAGE LEGALLY VALID? Demystifying Holographic Wills in India Introduction Every year, several thousand families in India find themselves embroiled in acrimonious battles over property not due to a lack of will but because of a will found scribbled in a book or loose leaf. Indian courts are brimming […]
The Legal Position of Child Custody and Guardianship under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890
By-Gayatri Sonje The Legal Position of Child Custody and Guardianship under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 Physical Custody vs Joint Custody PART I Abstract / Introduction Every child welfare dispute adjudicated before an Indian court Rests upon a foundational distinction — who holds custody, and who holds guardianship? These are not synonymous concepts, though […]
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Laws for Unmarried Women in India and the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Laws for Unmarried Women in India and the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021 Introduction The right to reproductive choice is an essential aspect of a woman’s personal liberty, dignity, and privacy. In India, abortion is governed by the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971, which was enacted […]
From Duty to Law: Safeguarding Senior Citizens in India
India is kind of a country that is deeply set in family warmth, respect for elders, and a habit of filial piety. For ages, the joint family system basically worked like a support beam for senior people, where the younger lot dutifully cared for their parents and grandparents, all in one home. But now, with […]
Can a Co-Owner Sell or Mortgage an Undivided Share Without Consent?
Can a Co-Owner Sell or Mortgage an Undivided Share Without Consent? A Study of Co-Ownership and Coparcenary Property Under Indian Law Abstract Whether a co-owner of jointly owned or ancestral property can sell or mortgage his or her undivided share without the consent of other co-owners remains a recurring source of litigation in Indian […]
Rights of Senior Citizens to Claim Maintenance from Grandchildren in India: Recent Legal Shifts A Comprehensive Legal Analysis of the Evolving Framework Under the MWPSC Act, HAMA, BNSS, and Supreme Court Jurisprudence
INTRODUCTION India’s elderly population is growing at an unprecedented rate, straining both family structures and the formal legal system designed to protect them. The joint family system—once the default mechanism for elder care—has fragmented. Grandchildren often reside in different cities or countries, complicating direct caregiving relationships. In this context, Indian law has emerged as the […]
From Social Stigma to Legal Protection: The Journey of a Second Wife’s Rights.
By Ishu Tyagi~ Abstract The legal rights of a second wife in India remain a significant and debated issue in family law due to the existence of different personal laws. Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, a second marriage during the lifetime of a legally wedded spouse is generally considered void, whereas Muslim Personal Law […]