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…
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…
