Marriage is a deep foundation, which binds people and family in society. Many people are able to live married life in a successful manner, while for many people it becomes a dreadful and difficult situation. There are many cases in which women continue to suffer atrocities on them for years, because they are not aware of their rights. In this article, we will tell you about the Indian Legal Rights or those rights, which have been made keeping in mind the interest of women and which everyone should know about. So, here are the married woman legal rights-
Right to live in matrimonial home or husband’s home
A wife has full right to live in the matrimonial home or her in-laws. No matter what the situation may be, even if her husband has died, a wife can still live in her in-laws. If the matter has reached a divorce, a wife can still stay in her husband’s house until she has found another suitable place to live. If the woman wants to stay in the same house, then it is also in her legal right.
Right to divorce
Under Hindu Marriage Act section 13, 1995, a woman has the right to divorce even without the consent of her husband in the event that her husband has committed infidelity, or cruelty or physical and mental torture with the woman, etc. Have done With this, the woman can demand a maintenance charge from her husband. Under ‘Indian Penal Code’ section 125, a wife can demand financial maintenance from her husband for herself and her child, especially when her husband earns more.
Woman’s right
Under Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act 1956 and Section 27 in the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, a woman can demand the right and ownership of a woman. If she violates this right, in such a situation she can lodge a complaint under section 19 A, in The Protection of Women Against Domestic Violence Act.
Right to custody of child
A woman has full right to demand custody of her child . Especially if the child is younger than 5 years. Also, if she is leaving her mother-in-law, in such a situation, she can take her child with her without any legal order. Along with this, even if a right of equal custody is obtained, if a dispute arises in the house, then the woman can keep the custody of her child with her.
Right of abortion
With this, a woman has the right to drop a child in her womb. For this she does not need the consent of her in-laws or her husband. Under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, a woman can terminate her pregnancy at any time, for which the pregnancy must be less than 24 weeks. In some special cases, a woman can get her pregnancy awarded even after 24 weeks, for which the Indian court has given her the right.
Property right
Following the 2005 amendment of The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, a daughter, whether married or not, has the right to equal her father’s property. With this, the woman can assert her right over the property of her ex-husband. However, this is possible if her husband has not made a will to evict her from her property. With this, if the husband of a woman marries a second marriage without divorce, then in that situation the entire property of the husband has the right of his first wife.
Right to report against domestic violence
Under the Domestic Violence Act 2005, a woman has the right to file a complaint against her if her husband or her in-laws are physically, mentally, emotionally, sexually or financially abused. is.
Right to report against dowry and harassment
Under the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961, a woman has the right to complain if there is any dowry transaction between her paternal family or people of her in-laws. Section 304B of the IPC And 498A, the exchange of dowry and harassment associated with it has been termed as illegal and criminal.
Source: https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/relationship/legal-rights-every-married-indian-women-must-know/articleshow/81528604.cms?story=8
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