This article by Nikita Johri aims to enlist and discuss the Rights of Women under Hindu Law in the current era. This article focuses on the rights pertaining to maintenance and property. I. Introduction We have been living in a male-dominated society, where women have been suppressed over time. Since ancient times their positions have deteriorated and the… Read More »
The offences related to marriage are both multi-casuals and multi-dimensional. The increase in the number of offenses related to marriage is because of deep indifferences between the couple and negligence caused due to non accepting them emotionally and physically. This article outlines the offences one by one. I. Introduction Marriage according to the Hindu law is like a… Read More »
The present article aims to analyze the daughter’s right to property inheritance in her father’s property, with a primary focus on the persistent gender-discriminatory provisions and conditions before the implementation of the Hindu Succession Act 2005. For the study purpose, the article has provided a detailed overview of the scope of the daughter’s property rights before and after… Read More »
The topic of divorce is a bit of an anathema in Indian society. Marriage in our country has always been a concept of spiritual devotion and breaking such a holy bond is considered as one of the greatest sins in the Hindu religion. This seems to be the most prominent reason why couples from yesteryears tend to continue… Read More »
This article deals with the Concept of Divorce under Hindu law and specifically, under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Divorce is an official decree of a judicial body invalidating the marriage between two persons. The article will look into the meaning, types, and grounds of divorce in India. I. Background Divorce under Prehistoric Hindu laws is considered as… Read More »
This Article on adoption law will provide an in-depth analysis of requisites of a valid adoption under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA) which are listed under Section 6 and involves provisions related to the person who may adopt, who can give a child in adoption and who is capable of being adopted, in compliance with other… Read More »
This article deals with Judicial Separation under the Hindu Marriage laws. The phrase ‘Judicial Separation’ denotes that it is a separation of husband and wife by the order of a judicial authority such as family courts in case of India. The article discusses the concept of Judicial Separation, grounds, and the effect of judicial separation on different rights.… Read More »
This article deals with the concept of restitution of conjugal rights under Hindu law. The term restitution, etymologically, means restoration. This concept comes into place when one of the spouses denies any of the marital rights to the other spouse. For instance, if a husband denies his wife to stay with him under the same roof, it is… Read More »
This article deals with the nullity of marriage under Hindu law, grounds of invalidity, and effect on marriage. The term nullity, lexically, means null and void, i.e. something that has no value in the eyes of the law. The nullity of marriage is a situation under which a marriage becomes void and has no standing in a court… Read More »
Introduction This article deals with the evolution and history of Hindu Marriage in Indian society. It is divided into several sections for better understanding. The historical point of view from the nomadic lifestyle to the present laws and relevant provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act has also been covered within this article. Different types of marriages, across civilizations,… Read More »
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