Some years back, I was sucked into the labyrinth of Indian Matrimonial laws and a false 498a in particular. To be fair, before it hit me, it was difficult for me to fathom the wide spread misuse of dowry laws and specially 498a in India.
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In 2023, India implemented substantial changes to divorce proceedings through amendments to the Hindu Marriage Act, particularly affecting the Hindu community. These modifications are noteworthy and involve expanded grounds for divorce, encompassing factors such as adultery, mental or physical cruelty, desertion, conversion, and the irretrievable breakdown of a marriage. Unlike the previous law that primarily […]
Ever since the Me Too Movement started, I have alluded to it with one of my favourite stories – Monkey’s Paw. Most of you would have read the story. For those who have not, the brief story is as follows: The story revolves around a couple, Mr. and Mrs. White, who have almost everything an average couple would […]
Introduction Evidences, as one describe in common language, is the material used by the judge or adjudicator to verify the fact, allegation or the person’s identity. In this we are only going to use the evidences that are required in the courts in the criminal or civil proceedings. Evidence means proofs. This document is required […]
Off with their heads; Off with their heads. Cried the red queen. We would fix the blame later. The above lines from “Alice in Wonderland” ring much too often in my ears whenever I see mob justice and people glorifying it and when the media is satisfied beating drums just to assist the brainwashing of […]