Marriage: In the ancient Hindu law, the object of marriage was of great excellence, It was more connected with the performance of religious duties and begetting (bring a child into the world) a son, which will enable a person to get rid of the sufferings of hell and to attain salvation. Although, it is pertinent…
Marriage is considered to be the union of a male and a female. In Indian its regarded as sacred. Marriage is aimed at such a relationship which has evolved over trust, companionship, affection, care, support, of the two individuals. Despite of all the importance given to the relationship of individuals through a medium of marriage…
Dowry system is followed in India since a very long time. Our ancestors started this system for valid reasons but now it is leading to issues and problems in society. In this essay on dowry, we will see what dowry exactly is, how it started, and why it should be stopped now. The new dowry…
Any marriage solemnized either before or after the commencement of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 shall be voidable at the option of the aggrieved party and can be annulled by a decree of nullity if any of the conditions mentioned in Section 12 of the Act are satisfied. The grounds mentioned in Section 12 for…
Essentials of a valid marriage are defined under section 5 of the Hindu Marriage act. It statesthat A marriage may be solemnized between two Hindus if: Neither party has a spouse living at the time of marriage At the time of marriage:i. No party is of unsound Mind, or is not capable of giving a…
Hindu law refers to the legal theory, jurisprudence, and philosophical reflections on the nature of law found in Indian texts from the ancient and medieval periods. Similar to the violation of the right to equality and discrimination of women in other aspects, Hindu laws governing marriage did not apply equally to males and females. In…
One of the oldest institutions of Hindus is marriage. Marriage occupies a very important place in the social life of Hindus. The religious rites and ceremonies to be performed by a Hindu are to be done in companionship with his wife; else they will not bear any fruit. Therefore, marriage is very much essential. Marriage…
India could be a patriarchal country. Our Puranas additionally the} Gods mentioned within them clearly project that Goddesses at service of the Gods and followed them where Gods were.There should be a system of family and community. avatar married mythical being and she or he followed Rama. this is often a practice/culture /tradition from ancient…
Section 2 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 states that this act applies to any person who is a Hindu by birth or who has changed his/her religion to either any of its forms such as Virashaiva, a Lingayat or a follower of the Brahmo, Prarthana or Arya Samaj. Any person who is a Buddhist, Jain,…
Dowry is a system in which the bride’s family gives the groom, his parents, and relatives durable items, cash, and real or moveable property as a condition of the marriage. It is in the nature of the payment in cash or gifts which includes cash, jewelleries, electrical appliances, furniture, crockery, vehicles, etc. It is referred…
