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Delhi High Court Guidelines For Undertaking Of Mutual Consent Divorce
Articles Mar 2, 2024 0

Delhi High Court Guidelines For Undertaking Of Mutual Consent Divorce

Last week, the Delhi High Court gave Landmark Guidelines on Mutual Divorce while deciding the fate of 17 petitions between warring couples in which at least one of the parties has resiled from their original position, rendering Decree u/s 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act as an impossibility. This judgement will favour the better prepared […]

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Custody to Father and Welfare of Child
Articles Mar 1, 2024 0

Custody to Father and Welfare of Child

I see fathers fighting losing battles to seek custody in courtrooms and mediation centres across India. Many approach me through word-of-mouth and with hope in their hearts. The reason is that I got custody of my child when he was five years old after a fierce battle. Another reason is that I have more exposure […]

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IPC 354C | Voyeurism IPC | Punishment for Voyeurism
Articles Mar 1, 2024 0

IPC 354C | Voyeurism IPC | Punishment for Voyeurism

IPC 354C Voyeurism 354C (Voyeurism: Proposed Section 76 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023). – Any man who watches or captures the image of a woman engaging in a private act in circumstances where she would usually expect not to be observed either by the perpetrator or by any other person at the behest of the […]

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Myths pertaining to child custody in India
Articles Mar 1, 2024 0

Myths pertaining to 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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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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