"An advocate must carry both the constitution in his pocket and compassion in his heart."
Divorce is the legal end of the marriage. The thoughts and beliefs toward the marriage system keep changing with time. The divorce laws in India are also modified as per the needs of the time. It is, therefore, necessary to understand the new divorce rules in India. In the earlier days of India, there used […]
Marriage Laws in India. Indian marriages are more than just a union of two people; it’s an age-old practice, inseparable from culture and laws. Considering its large population, several types of marriages are present in the country with each type of marriage having different jurisdictions across the Indian society. Starting from the Hindu Marriage Act to […]
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) replaces the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and introduces several specific timelines to streamline and expedite the criminal justice process. Here’s a detailed list of important timelines mentioned in BNSS: 🔹 1. Filing of FIR 🔹 2. Forwarding FIR to Magistrate 🔹 3. Commencement of Investigation 🔹 4. Medical […]
🔑 Key Points of Tort Law 1. Definition of Tort A tort is a civil wrong for which the law provides a remedy in the form of damages (compensation). It occurs when someone’s action or omission causes harm or injury to another person’s body, property, reputation, or legal rights. Tort law comes from common law […]
🧑⚖️ Case Name: I.C. Golaknath & Ors. vs State of Punjab & Anrs.Citation: AIR 1967 SC 1643Date of Judgment: February 27, 1967Bench: 11 Judges of the Supreme CourtMajority: 6:5 verdict 🧑🏫 Background: The real issue was whether Parliament can amend Fundamental Rights. ⚖️ Legal Issues: 📜 Arguments by Golaknath (Petitioners): 📜 Arguments by the State […]
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 […]