family law

Domestic violence is violence or any type of abuse done by one person against the other person when they are in domestic relationship. The domestic violence is a type of rude behavior by one person in relationship to control the other irrespective of partners is married or not. The definition of Domestic violence is provid..

If a Hindu married couple is separating by mutual consent then they no longer need to wait for six months for getting a separating order from the court. Supreme Court held that marriage between two Hindus can be legally terminated in just a week as the “cooling off&rd..

Divorce matters are filed before the Family Courts constituted since 2010 and the matter is taken up by the court thereafter, the stages involved with the proceedings related to divorce can be summarized in following steps: tbody..

The act of demanding Dowry is extremely predominant and regular in Indian family units. It is a practice that has turned into a curse for the Indian culture and which has diluted the very foundation of marriage.  A few laws have been framed to stop this social evil but it still seems be massively prevalent in the modern Indian Society. p style="text-ali..

This consultation on family law reforms in India, discusses a range of provisions within a..

INTRODUCTION On 22nd August, 2017 a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court in a split verdict ruled that the practice of instant triple talaq in the Muslim community is unconstitutional. The ‘triple talaq’ has been abolished in 21 countries including a lot ..

If you are harassed by undue allegations by wife/in-laws of exorbitant ‘dowry’ or ‘gifts’ paid…do not worry. File a tax-evasion-petition against your in-laws/ wife and see the magic unfold! A sample format is available to you here-free of cost!! p style="te..

A bunch of petitions was filed in the Supreme Court challenging adultery law calling it anti-men. Hearing the petitioners, the Supreme Court has observed that the IPC Section 497 is actually anti-women. The Supreme Court has said that the adultery related provisions in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is anti-women and archaic. A fi..

The Constitution of India is the fountainhead from which all our laws derive their authority and force. Transfer petitionscan be presented at various stages of a trial. They can be presented before the High Court or the Supreme Court. They seek that depending on a just cause or reason, you request the Court to transfer you..

In the 20th and 21st century the migration of many Indian to the advanced countries of the world was and still seen in abundance. The purpose of the migration was/is for better job, better quality of life and bright future of the children. Most Indian went outside India, initially on work visa or student visa but ultimately acquire..

INTRODUCTION As it is considered to be the sacred, fundamental and natural duty of a Person to look after his wife, children and parents, Section125 to section 128 of the code of criminal procedure (CRPC) gives effect to this natural duty of Man and serve a sp..

Court marriage is the form of civil ceremony through which persons of different religions, castes, nationality or creed looking to avoid the traditional marriage ceremonies to tie the knot. Court marriage is a simple procedure that is carried out in the presence of a marriage registrar and some witnesses. The law governin..

1. Don't encourage your son and his wife to stay under the same roof with you. Best to suggest them to move out, even to the extent of renting a house.  It's their problem to find a separate home.   div style="margin-left..

Intoduction Countries or Nations which don’t respect women have never became great nor will even be in future so said swami Vivekananda. Now even after 70-years of independence women are still exploited and harassed by the man dominated society which is the shameful side of the country . in one hand peopl..

Paying of dowry at the time of marriage and afterward is an age-old practice which is still being followed by the people in Indian society. Dowry in simple terminology is regarded as all the material assets given by the bride's family to the groom and his family. The term dowry is derived from a Latin word ‘dotare'meaning ‘to endow or to por..