"An advocate must carry both the constitution in his pocket and compassion in his heart."
Muslim personal law in India is governed by a combination of Quranic injunctions, Hadith (Prophet’s traditions), and various schools of jurisprudence. One of the unique provisions under Muslim law is the option of puberty or khyar-ul-bulugh, a legal remedy available to a minor spouse, particularly the wife, to repudiate a marriage contracted during childhood. Introduction […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]