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…
Dowry - A Blemish on Society and the Law
In a democracy like India, the freedom to protest is a right constitutionally available to its people, upholding the hallmark of justice and equality based on which the development and progress of a nation are adjudged at…
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…
Marital Rape – The Dark Side of Holy Matrimony
As kids, we all are taught that marriage is a sacred institution, that it is a collaboration between two souls that requires a bond of respect, trust, and love. And these sayings have beautifully described the essence…
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…
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…
The Vice of Adultery
The Indian Penal Code is a comprehensive code which is intended to cover all substantial matters of criminal law. Until 27th September 2018, this Code was home to the infamous Section 497, which talks about Adultery. The Supreme…
Evaluating the compatibility of Child Justice with Family Justice
Children come in contact with the justice system in the family due to various reasons both within and outside the family. The family issues consist of divorce, adoption, minor’s custody, guardianship. The children come in contact with…
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…
Marital Rape – Is Marriage a License to Rape?
Literally, marital rape refers to forced sex by the spouse with his better half without her assent or gained assent by way of coercion, undue influence etc. A nine-nation study within the European Union found that current…
