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Myths about child custody in India
Articles Mar 1, 2024 0

Myths about child custody in India

Child custody laws and myths in India In India, both the parents of the child have equal rights of custody. Child Custody involves the right of a parent to make decisions about the living conditions, education, and health of a child. When parents decide to separate, the issue of child custody arises and the Court’s [
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From Reel live to Real Life- Khiladi stumped by Domestic Violence
Articles Feb 29, 2024 0

From Reel live to Real Life- Khiladi stumped by Domestic Violence

Bollywood superstar Akshay ‘Khiladi’ Kumar has dazzled many of us with his martial arts stunts, and seven-times Grand Slam winner Leander Paes, whose quicksilver reflexes have won praise even from legendary Matina Navratilova, are both facing their opponents in Indian courts. These days, both are accused under the various provisions of the Protection of Women [
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How to Prove Adultery in India
Adultery Feb 29, 2024 0

How to Prove Adultery in India

Adultery means having a sexual relationship with someone other than your husband or wife while you’re still married. In India, adultery is no longer a criminal offence, but it still plays a major role in divorce proceedings. If your spouse cheats on you, you can file for divorce. At the same time, if you are [
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Procedure of 498A – Steps in 498A
Articles Feb 29, 2024 0

Procedure of 498A – Steps in 498A

Steps in 498A Complaint at CAW Cell/ Mahila Thana/ Parivar Pramarsh Kendra This is the first step for 498A (Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty: Proposed of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) in most states. A complaint is lodged in the Police Station, which is transferred to the CAW [
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Unsafe Country For Women 2024
Articles Feb 26, 2024 0

Unsafe Country For Women 2024

Unsafe Country For Women Or A Raucous Attack On Current Indian Government A study by the Thomson Reuters Foundation labelling India as the most unsafe country for women has led to a slugfest in the media. People are debating whether India is the most unsafe country for women. Are women in India more oppressed than [
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Section 377 IPC – Would Supreme Court Judgment help Men Facing Matrimonial Disputes
Articles Feb 25, 2024 0

Section 377 IPC – Would Supreme Court Judgment help Men Facing Matrimonial Disputes

I was reading comments of some Men’s Rights Activists on Twitter and Facebook during the ongoing case in the Supreme Court about “decriminalizing” Section 377 IPC or Unnatural Sexual Offences. A few LGBT rights supporters filed the case, and essentially, they want to decriminalize homosexual sex between two consenting adults. Some media reports also suggest [
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ï»żHow Can Muslim Man Divorce His Wife Post Triple Talaq Judgment
Articles Feb 23, 2024 0

ï»żHow Can Muslim Man Divorce His Wife Post Triple Talaq Judgment

After the Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgment, various views and long hours of debates were seen on Television. But there was one thing missing in the whole episode: what remedy is available to that Husband who wishes to opt for divorce? Indeed, a Hindu Husband can file for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, a Christian [
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When a no is a NO
Articles Feb 22, 2024 0

When a no is a NO

A No Is A No Only When Communicated Ever since Mahmood Farooqui was set free by the Delhi High Court, feminists and media have gone into overdrive. May I say that scandalous reporting, “A No does not always mean No, says Delhi HC”, and sorts have added fuel to the fire? It took me some [
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Impotency in Matrimony
Articles Feb 22, 2024 0

Impotency in Matrimony

Concept of Impotency in Matrimonial Suits Impotence, in general language, refers to the state of mind or body which makes sexual acts impossible. Till recently, it was assumed that only man could be impotent. Generally, it is assumed that the inability to attain or sustain an erection for the sexual act makes a man helpless. [
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