What to do if my live in Boyfriend hits me?
Home, the meaning of this word has changed with the changing trends. Today, it does not denote a family who lives together who have been put together through a marital…
What are Indian Laws on the Custody of a Child?
In India, the family court grants custody of the child during or after the spouse’s separation proceedings. Each case has its own distinct reason. The court prioritizes the “right of…
Who is an Unsound Person?
What is unsound mind? A lot of times, in legal language we must have heard of the term unsound mind. One question that always pops in our head is Who…
How Hard is it to Get Full Custody of a Child as a Mother?
Opting for divorce can take a toll on one’s mental and social well-being. To be able to decide the custody of the child is another over taxing affair. Separation of…
Are Virtual Hearings Effective?
On 25th March 2020, India came to a standstill as the Prime Minister of India announced a nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. On 15th April, 2020, when the…
Can a woman & children get maintenance under Civil & Criminal Law?
Maintenance basically means giving regular money (alimony) to one’s wife, parents & children. It is the duty of every person to maintain his wife, children, parents & other persons who…
Concealment Of Pregnancy Before Marriage
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW In a case, wife delivered a child after 203 days of marriage. The child was born after 38 weeks of marriage and wasn’t premature. It was said…
Incurable Unsound Mind
UNSOUND MIND Person of unsound mind is said to be any person, who is not a minor and who, not having been found to be a mentally disordered person is incapable…
Conversion To Another Religion
As per the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and section 13, various grounds for divorce have been given. Adultery, cruelty, conversion or apostasy, desertion, bigamy, incurable unsoundness of…
Customary Divorce
A customary divorce is a recognised method of separation without involving the court if such a custom is recognised by marriage laws. Speaking contrary to the general notion prevalent regarding the indissolubility…