Grounds for divorce for women under Hindu law

Grounds for divorce for women under Hindu law

Since the ancient time divorce has been considered taboo in India. But it was also seen that woman in the most marriages were suffering from injustice and firstly she was not even asked about her consent for her marriage and once she was married no-one paid attention to the woman whether she is happy with […]

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Bigamy

Bigamy and Cohabitation

Introduction Marriage in India has been considered as a holy sacrament. The husband and the wife are bound to maintain a permanent relationship. Earlier the number of spouses a man or woman could have in a marriage used to depend on the religion that the spouses use to follow. Gradually the marital conditions in India […]

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ADULTERY

ADULTERY under Indian Penal Code

ADULTERY On 27 September, 2018 the Supreme Court of India had announced it’s another major verdict by decriminalising adultery aimed at upholding the right of life and freedom just a few days after the judgement on Section-377. The judgement was given by 5 judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Mishra where he […]

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Family Courts Act

BLOG- Looking into the Family Courts Act

INTRODUCTION For faster trial and quick disposal of matrimonial disputes, Family Courts are established in India. In view of an increase in the incidence of matrimonial disputes and increasing pendency of the cases in civil and criminal courts, Judges, women organizations etc. requested the Central Government to pass a special legislation to deal exclusively with […]

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Divorce by Mutual Consent

BLOG- What you need to know about Divorce by Mutual Consent

The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is the umbrella legislation governing all Hindus in India. Sec. 13-B of the act provides for Divorce by mutual consent which acts as a matrimonial remedy. In today’s era, with matrimonial conflicts on the rise, Divorce by mutual consent acts as the easiest remedy available. Divorce by mutual consent is […]

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Children and Divorce

BLOG- Children and Divorce: A Socio-Legal Approach

Introduction to Children and Divorce: A Socio-Legal Approach This article aims at throwing light on the children having a tragic and traumatic experience due to the divorce of their parents. These children sense vulnerability due to the disintegration of their family. Jayna Solinger, states that “Divorce, in any circumstance, rips a child apart, emotionally and […]

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