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Factors Considered by the Courts when Granting Custody

  G. ARAVINTHAN   27 May 2009 at 12:01

# The welfare of the minor is very broadly defined and includes many diverse factors, notably:# the age, sex and religion of the minor: courts take into account the personal law of the father). Thewelfare of younger children is generally regarded as ..


Posted in Family Law |   2281 Views


An Overview of Concept of Marriage in Muslim Law

  G. ARAVINTHAN   27 May 2009 at 10:37

Islam, unlike other religions is a strong advocate of marriage. There is no place of celibacy in Islam like the Roman Catholic priests & nuns. The Prophet has said “There is no Celibacy in Islam”.Marriage acts as an outlet for sexual ..


Posted in Family Law |   3260 Views


International law on the term ' Rape'

  G. ARAVINTHAN   27 May 2009 at 10:37

The rule of strict interpretation does not also prevent the court from interpreting a statute according to its current meaning and applying the language to consider the recent scientific developments and the knowledge it provides us with. Thus, in R ..


Posted in Constitutional Law |   1219 Views


Guidelines to be followed during trial of rape cases

  G. ARAVINTHAN   27 May 2009 at 10:37

The Supreme Court has laid down the following guidelines for the trial of rape cases:1.The complaints of sexual assault cases should be provided with legal representation. Such a person should be well acquainted. The Advocates role should not merely ..


Posted in Criminal Law |   1781 Views


Voidable Marriages

  G. ARAVINTHAN   27 May 2009 at 10:37

A voidable marriage is one where an annulment is not automatic and must be sought by one of the parties. Generally, an annulment may be sought by one of the parties to a marriage if the intent to enter into the civil contract of marriage was not pre ..


Posted in Family Law  1 comments |   2334 Views


Prostitution And Trafficking

  G. ARAVINTHAN   27 May 2009 at 10:37

Many women are forced into prostitution either by their parents, husbands or boyfriends -- or as a result of the difficult economic and social conditions in which they find themselves. They are also lured into prostitution, sometimes by "mail-o ..


Posted in Criminal Law |   1144 Views


Custody of Children under Muslim Law

  G. ARAVINTHAN   27 May 2009 at 10:37

The first and foremost right to have the custody of children belongs to the mother and she cannot be deprived of her right so long as she is not found guilty of misconduct. Mother has the right of custody so long as she is not disqualified. This rig ..


Posted in Family Law |   19082 Views


Juvenile Justice Act In India

  G. ARAVINTHAN   26 May 2009 at 10:38

Juvenile Justice in IndiaIt was stated that as long as children are allowed to suffer there is no true love in the world. The minors were exempted from the punishments and the fines because there had to be a difference in the level of understanding ..


Posted in Criminal Law |   3250 Views


Juvenile Justice in U.K

  G. ARAVINTHAN   26 May 2009 at 10:37

We should not be surprised if ‘the penalties are tougher when we have been given the opportunities but don’t take them.’-Prime Minister Tony Blair The UN Convention on the Rights if the Child stipulates that children should be prote ..


Posted in Students |   2367 Views


Procedure for adoption under Juvenile Justice Act

  G. ARAVINTHAN   26 May 2009 at 10:37

Procedure in case of orphaned and abandoned children:The Specialized Adoption Agencies shall produce all orphaned and abandoned children who are to be declared legally free for adoption before the Committee within 24 hours of receiving such children ..


Posted in Others |   1144 Views