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, […]
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 […]