The practice of dowry is still on the rise in India. Dowry has been a parasite for the institution of marriage. The problem which Indian society still suffers is cruelty against women is based on dowry; domestic violence against women in India has its root at the demand of dowry. Several laws have been made for the abolition of dowry but it…
STATUS OF MARRIAGE IN PERSONAL LAWS Marriage is generally considered a cultural and legal recognition of union between two people, which binds them with several responsibilities, rights and obligations towards each other and their dependents. The Concept of marriage when tracked to the foundational element can be found to be considered a cultural affair where…
The law entitles both of the parties in a trial with equal opportunities to justify their claim/defence. However, at times the Individuals so engaged with the case consider themselves aggrieved out of the decision by the court, for which they’re ,with limitations, further provided with power to challenge. One of such proceedings is in regard…
Introduction : Marriage in India is referred to as a holy, religious activity which confers individual rights upon both the male and the female involved in the marriage. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 expressly associates marriage with that of ceremonies under Section 7 of the Act. Section 7(2) of the Act says that it is…
Rape is defined in section 375 IPC as every sexual assault including non-consensual intercourse with a female by a male. Exception (2), to section 375 IPC provides protection in sexual assault to husband with his own wife. Section 375 IPC, Exception (2): – “Sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a man with his own wife,…
Adultery is having extramarital affairs.It is having affairs with another person who is married or unmarried by a married person.Adultery is a happening which is having drudgery effects on people’s characters. Adultery was a crime until Apex court(Supreme Court) stuck down 497 section of IPC in 2018.But now the liberty or freedom is more exploited…
“The scars from mental cruelty can be as deep and long-lasting as wounds from punches or slaps but are often not as obvious. In fact, even among women who have experienced violence from a partner, half or more report that the man’s emotional abuse is what is causing them the greatest harm.”- Lundy Bancroft.…
In India, the legal age to take decisions ,involving transactions with active lawful influence, by Individuals for themselves is eighteen going by the recognised provisions. However, the scenario is different with the independency of decision of marriage, involving fixity of purpose regarding another individual with eighteen and twenty-one as age prerequisite criteria for female and…
“I say nothing, not one word, from beginning to end, and neither does he. If it were lawful for a woman to hate her husband, I would hate him as a rapist.” ― Philippa Gregory, The Red Queen Marital rape also known as spousal rape is when a person engages in sexual intercourse with one’s…
No petition for Divorce within one year of Marriage According to Section 14, no Court will file the case for divorce within one year of the marriage. However, can be engaged if the issue is identified with plural marriage, and where the assent of the life partner was taken through distortion, misrepresentation, excessive impact and…
