Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
Why did a Delhi court discharge a husbandās elder brother from a sexual harassment-related charge made by his sister-in-law? The court examined the four-year delay, earlier litigation, her previous statements and the accusedās official railway duty record before finding that the material did not raise grave suspicion against him.
Marriage certificates are not taken seriously in India, and because of this, couples who are married or are planning to get married face problems. Even though marriage registration is taken lightly in India, it is one of the most important things to be done once the rituals and the parties are over. Apart from providing [ā¦]
Financial Planning for Divorce Litigation It is said that Courts and Hospitals wipe out the whole life savings of individuals and turn a king into a pauper. We all have read in newspapers about the estimated Rs.400 crore divorce of Hrithik Roshan and now another estimated $36 Billion Divorce settlement of Jeff Bezos. However, they [ā¦]
The definition of rape includes forced sexual intercourse. Rape is an act of āSexual intercourse with a woman against her will, without her consent, by coercion, misrepresentation or fraud or at a time when she has been intoxicated or duped or is of unsound mental health and in any case if she is under 18 [ā¦]
FAQs on Protection Order under Domestic Violence Act, 2005 The Legislature, in its wisdom, did not limit the Domestic Violence Act to punish the abuser; it can also pass orders that prevent the abuser from committing acts of domestic violence or any other act as may be specified by the Magistrate, even aiding and abetting [ā¦]
An Underused Provision of Hindu Marriage Act Hindu Marriage Act was passed in 1955 in which, for the first time, divorce could be granted against an erring spouse as per law. However, the Act underwent many changes, and another section, 23A, was added in 1976 vide Marriage Law (Amendment) Act 68 of 1976. The legislative [ā¦]
The irreversible breakdown of a marriage signifies a state where the partners can no longer maintain a harmonious or legal coexistence. This often arises due to a myriad of factors, such as the absence of mutual affection, physical separation, persistent conflicts, or instances of marital infidelity. Without specific legal provisions governing such divorce scenarios, the [ā¦]
Steps Involved/Procedure Followed In Maintenance Case A lot of queries are posted in groups regarding the procedure followed for various cases. More importantly, the Maintenance Case Procedure is one of the highest-queried topics on our Whatsapp groups. In this article, I have listed the steps involved in a Maintenance case. These steps are followed in [ā¦]
In accordance with the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955, a contested divorce, where one party seeks divorce without the consent of the other, can be pursued based on various grounds outlined in the Act. The process of initiating a contested divorce commences with consulting a knowledgeable divorce attorney. The individual seeking divorce must provide a [ā¦]
There are several reasons why men may face discrimination or injustice under laws related to rape and sexual assault. Some of these reasons include: Lack of due process: In some cases, men may not be given a fair trial or denied the opportunity to present evidence in their defence. This can happen when the legal [ā¦]
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