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Case Name Isha Tyagi Vs. State of U.P. Equivalent Citation 2014(107) ALR 61 Date of Judgement 26th August 2014 Court In the High Court of Allahabad Case Number Civil Misc. Writ Petition No. 41279 of 2014 Case Type Civil Misc. Writ Petition Petitioner(s) Isha Tyagi Respondent(s) State of U.P. and 3 others. Bench (Division) D.Y. Chandrachud, […]
Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 lays down the essential conditions for a valid Hindu marriage. The legal status of a marriage—whether it is valid, void, or voidable—depends on the contravention of specific clauses of this section. Section 5 – Conditions for a Hindu Marriage: A marriage may be solemnized between any two […]
The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 governs the rules of intestate succession (succession without a will) among Hindus, including Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs. The Act codifies the law relating to the succession and inheritance of property among Hindus and ensures a uniform system. 1. Applicability: The Act applies to: It does not apply to Muslims, Christians, […]
Q: Discuss the validity of the marriage between a 15-year-old girl and a 65-year-old man. Under Indian law, the validity of a marriage is governed primarily by the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 (PCMA), the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (if the parties are Hindu), and other personal laws applicable to different religions. 1. Minimum […]