Can the death of a legally wedded wife validate a void marriage that was invalid from the start? The Delhi High Court answers with a firm no. In a ruling that clarifies pension law under Army Regulations, the Court shut the door on claims arising from unlawful marriages — reinforcing that legality at inception is…
The Delhi High Court ruled that a Hindu marriage can be dissolved through custom only when the person proves the custom with strict, reliable evidence. A woman’s second marriage was declared void after she failed to prove her alleged “panchayati divorce.” Fake Divorce: The Delhi High Court clearly held that a Hindu marriage cannot be…
The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear a crucial case questioning if Section 498A of the IPC — meant for cruelty by a husband against a wife — can apply to same-sex relationships. Justice Sanjeev Narula has sought responses from Delhi Police and the complainant. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court is all set…
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Hindu Marriage Act must be interpreted strictly to preserve the dignity and permanence of marriage. It rejected a couple’s plea to declare their Arya Samaj wedding “null and void” for skipping rituals like Saptapadi. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through a Division Bench of Justice Anil…
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