"An advocate must carry both the constitution in his pocket and compassion in his heart."
Introduction In Islamic law, gifts are known as ‘Hiba’. It is an unconditional transfer of ownership in an existing property, made immediately without any consideration. A Muslim is allowed to give away his entire property during his lifetime by gift, but only one-third of the total property can be bequeathed by will. A gift, being a transfer of property is governed by the ‘Transfer of Property Act, 1882’ but chapter […]
How To File For Mutual Divorce In Delhi Mutual Consent Divorce is the Simplest Way to Obtain a Divorce decree in India. Mutual Consent Divorce is Granted by The family Court when Both parties to marriage i.e. Husband and Wife Mutually agree to Divorce. Advantages of Mutual Divorce: No need to give reasoning for […]
Introduction Maintenance means to give necessary supplies to a person for their living. The legal term of maintenance is to provide basic resources such as food, residence, education, clothing, and medical attendance and treatment so that a person can live a life with dignity. It is the moral duty of a person to provide basic […]
Divorce, once a taboo subject in Indian society, has become a significant aspect of the legal landscape in recent years. The evolving socio- cultural dynamics, coupled with judicial activism, have led to substantial reforms in divorce laws across various personal laws in India. This article delves into the recent developments in divorce law, examining legislative […]
In the pre-Vedic and Vedic periods, there were different forms of Hindu marriage. Some of these forms were widely accepted, while others were prohibited. However, after the codification of Hindu Law and the enactment of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, monogamy is the only form of marriage accepted and widely practiced by people belonging to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is a crucial milestone for law graduates aiming to practice law in India. The AIBE XIX, conducted on 22nd December 2024, has been no exception, drawing thousands of aspiring lawyers from across the country. This blog delves into the exam details, provides insights into the solutions, and offers strategies […]