"An advocate must carry both the constitution in his pocket and compassion in his heart."
The Court said that it has issued several directions to ensure that those with visual impairment or other such challenges are able to complete the KYC process. “We have held there is need for change in KYC processes for the disabled. We have given 20 directions. The petitioners who suffer from acid attacks and blindness […]
Any agreement between husband and wife which tries to waive the wife’s legal right to maintenance is not valid, the Court said. The Kerala High Court upheld the Order of interim maintenance granted to a wife under the DV Act. The Kerala High Court held that the waiver or abandonment of right to maintenance by […]
Bar Associations if held to be a “State” within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution of India, it would certainly lead to a “chaotic” situation, the Bombay High Court held recently. A division bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Advait Sethna dismissed the petition filed by four advocates challenging the notice issued by the Kolhapur District Bar […]
Introduction The custody of a child after the separation of the parents is of the utmost consideration in India. Often, movies and books have quoted the amount of trauma that a child has to go through to see the bitter process of their parents separating. The issue of the custody of a child arises after […]
Insurance has a deep-rooted history in India. Various forms of writing can be seen in Manusmriti, Dharmasastra, and Arthashastra. This blog unfolds the history of Insurance law and its development in India. It further discusses the regulatory body of Insurance in India, its roles and functions, and powers and responsibilities. We further delve into the […]
Introduction The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is a historic legislation that sets the legal provisions for marriage among Hindus in India. This Act was enacted by the Indian Parliament and was a departure from the traditional and customary approaches to marriage that dominated Hindu culture for many generations. It was undertaken during the post-independence process of legal […]
Family law, in India is a diverse field that governs the intricacies of relationships within families. It covers a range of issues, including marriage, divorce, child custody and inheritance. This comprehensive guide aims to explain the aspects of family law in India such as Hindu law, Muslim law, Christian law, Parsi law and the Special […]
India has an extensive history. Throughout the centuries its legal system has transformed to reflect the evolving social and cultural dynamics. However, women have historically faced disadvantages, under law. Unfortunately, some of the existing laws for women in India, continue to be discriminatory and detrimental. There has been a movement aimed at reforming Indian law […]
Marriage is one of the most important institutions in our culture. However, marriage as one of the most intricate partnerships is hard to maintain; especially in today’s times where people have easily started seeking divorces. This is where the need for HMA–Hindu Marriage Act helps to save marriages and families from falling apart. The Hindu […]
Introduction For understanding the methods of dissolution of marriage, lets first see what is marriage under Muslim law because the only essential for divorce under Muslim law is marriage. The dissolution of marriage is known as divorce. Different religions define marriage differently, such as:- According to the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 marriage is a religious sacrament. Under Muslim Law, Marriage is […]