Writ of Habeas Corpus for the Custody of Minor Child
In child custody matters, the power of the High Court in granting writ is qualified only in cases where the detention of a minor by a person who is not…
Not every Physical Relationship is Rape if it is made Pursuant to a Promise to Marry
The mere fact that physical relations were established pursuant to a promise to marry will not amount to a rape in every case. In order to offence of rape to…
What is the remedy when women are subjected to cruelty ?
498A- Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty.— Whoever, being the husband or the relative of the husband of a woman, subjects such woman to…
Section 8 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act (HMGA), 1956
Section 8 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act (HMGA), 1956 – It governs the powers, limitations and consequences of a guardian’s actions in respect of a minor’s property. “Section…
Law for adjudication and determination of one-time settlement in matrimonial dispute.
A marriage can be dissolved by the courts on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown of marriage only when it appears that it has become impossible to save the marriage, all…
Whether a party to a divorce proceeding can be compelled to a mental health examination?
A sound mind indisputably is a key to a happy married life. A party to the marriage must have normal and sound mind so as to live a happy marital…
Maintenance of wives, children and parents.
Section 125 of the CrPC is related to “Orders for maintenance of wives, children and parents”. Section 125 CrPC is a measure of social justice and is specially enacted to…
Chapter VII (Section 108) of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
OF The Burden Of Proof Part III (Production And Effect Of Evidence) Section – 108 – Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for…
Shafin Jahan Vs. Asokan K M & Others [Criminal Appeal No. 366 of 2018 arising out of SLP (Crl) No. 5777 of 2017]
Under Muslim law, marriage or Nikah is a contract. Muslim law recognises the right of adults to marry by their own free will. The conditions for a valid Muslim marriage…
IV – Nullity of Marriage (Section – 21) of The Divorce Act, 1869
Section – 21 – Children of annulled marriage – Where a marriage is annulled on the ground that a former husband or wife was living and it is adjudged that…