Condonation Of Matrimonial Offences
OVERVIEW The term condonation refers to the very forgiveness of matrimonial offence. It is also the restoration of offending spouse to the same position as he he or she occupied…
Consent of wife mandatory for proving adoption
Adoption is a commonly practiced social, emotional, and legal process in which children who have not been raised by their birth parents, or due to some reason, have not been…
Domestic Violence Act Proceedings Civil In Nature Except When Protection/interim Order Is Breached
Domestic violence is not just physical violence alone. Domestic violence is said to be any behavior the purpose of which is to gain power and control over a spouse, partner,…
Adultery Charges Litigation
What is adultery? Adultery is said to be extramarital sex that is considered to be objectionable on various grounds. The activities involved in adultery may vary and so does the…
Maintenance Or Alimony
MEANING AND NATURE The terms alimony and maintenance are related to the ramifications of divorce. The primary purpose of maintenance or alimony is to compensate a spouse for the basic…
What is the consort when couple is not living together and wife refuses to divorce
Divorce Divorce, often synonymous as dissolution of marriage. It is when the couples decide to terminate their marriage relationship. There could be multiple reasons why one would terminate his or…
Man and Women staying together in live in relationship
Change is considered to be the only constant. This is the scenario witnessed by Indian society in the past few years. People are gradually evolving their rationales on pre…
Adultery and Divorce: Can adultery affect the outcome of a divorce case?
Adultery is defined as the voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not the person’s current spouse or partner. Adultery is considered to be synonymous to…
False Domestic Violence Case: Legal Options in India
Domestic violence is abusive behaviour in a domestic setting, such as marriage or cohabitation. Domestic violence also involves violence towards children, parents and husband, in the broadest sense. Domestic violence…
Mental Cruelty
Cruelty is said to be a kind of behaviour, either physical or mental, that involves violence. It is against the moral grounds and human ethics, and the ways in…