Transgender Marriage and Adoption in India – A Socio-Legal Analysis
Human nature is a mesmerizing concept. The divergence in our community proves that no two people are ever the same. They may be similar but the experiences, choices, and decisions that one takes may be different at…
Khap Panchayat – At their Wits’ End
The word Khap finds its mention in the Rig Veda. The origin of Khap can be traced back to 600 AD, when humans were engaged in nomadic life, with hunting and gathering as their profession. A group…
How is the marriageable age set low for Women a matter of Injustice?
When are you planning to get married?, But eventually, you will have to settle down, right?, You have graduated now, you should probably get married, your degrees don’t matter, you eventually need to get married. Hailing from…
The legality of Live-In Relationships
Indian society is ever-changing. Its custom and practices have seen loads of dynamism and a good influence from civilization. The Indian society has shown a forceful modification in its living patterns, from women working at night in…
Familial and Matrimonial Disputes – Are Mediation and Negotiation the Keys?
It is a well-known fact that the family is the smallest unit of society. Just like every drop counts, to prevent the fabric of society from any rupture reconciliation should be the first option in case of…
Government’s apathy towards Senior Citizens – A Socio-Legal Critique
We, as humans, live our lives in stages. From birth to death, life in itself is a stage, a podium for us to cherish our lives before our time comes to an end. Life begins as an…
Restitution of Conjugal Rights
Hindu Law is the supporter of the notion that upon marriage the husband and the wife become one. Marriage is a sacred and holy institution which has been accepted and mentioned in the personal laws of any/all…
Marriage under Family Law
Family laws cover a wide variety of principles that relate in nature to family affairs, such as marriage, divorce, succession, etc. There are certain legally enforceable rights that occur when the status of interpersonal relationships is recognized…
Hindu Marriage Act
India is a cosmopolitan country, which allows every citizen to be governed by their personal laws according to their religious views. This extends to personal laws inter alia in the matter of marriage and divorce. Hindus are…
