The term ‘Divorce’ is derived from the Latin term ‘divortium’ which means to turn aside or separate. It is a situation where a man & woman no longer remain together due to a number of possible reasons. The two major legal systems governing personal laws, namely, Hindu Law and Islamic Law governs Hindus[1] in all…
Introduction Part-1 In our society, the torture of women was common for a long time. They were victims of domestic violence. They were harassed physically as well as mentally. Domestic violence affects the women in respective of their age, religion, caste, or class. It not only affects the person and her children but also…
Subject to the provisions of the Hindu Marriage and Divorce,Act and to the rules made thereunder, a petition for divorce may be presented to the District Court by both the parties together on the ground that they have been living separately. Divorce by mutual consent.For a period of one year or more, that they have…
Every matrimonial act that annoys the other spouse may not be considered cruelty. Simple irritations and quarrels between spouses that occur in everyday marital life may not be considered cruelty. Cruelty in marriage can come in a variety of forms, from subtle to severe. It can be expressed by words, gestures, or silence and it…
The Hindu marriage Act is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted in 1955. Three other important acts were also enacted as part of the Hindu Code Bills during this time: the Hindu Succession Act (1956), the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act (1956), the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act (1956). The main purpose of…
Marriage, this seven-letter word itself creates a bonding that not only unites the two people but two families as well. However, until 1955 divorce was completely unknown in the Hindu marriage. According to the traditional belief, a marriage is considered not only as a relationship or a bond that exists for the existing world but…
India is a developing country in every aspect including its society. Indian society well let’s say it is still backwards in few aspects. Few families don’t even let their daughter-in-law do the job and humiliate them too. It’s then their husband support that gives them strength and courage to speak up. Husband trust and support…
Irretrievable breakdown of marriage Marriage is the actual premise of a social association. It is the establishment of a family and thusly society without which no development can exist. Marriage is viewed as a ceremony under Hindu Law that is unceasing and insoluble. The law as to relationships has been classified by the Parliament as…
Marriage is considered a sacrament under the Hindu Law that extends beyond life and is indissoluble. Marriages have been codified by the Parliament under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955. Hindu Law strictly follows Monogamy. Before the enactment of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, divorce was not recognized as a means to put an end to…
Talaq or divorce is a way of dissolution of marriage. It is a natural marital right available to both the spouses. Talaq is an Islamic word for divorce, denoting dissolution of marriage when a Muslim man can sever all marital ties with his wife. There are majorly two ways by which marriage in Islam can be dissolved: By the death of…
