Hindu Marriage Act

Woman Demands Rs 6 Lakh Monthly Maintenance From Husband For Branded Cloths, Luxury Life; Judge Says This

According to reports, the woman justified her demand with a detailed breakdown of her monthly expenses, which included Rs 50,000 for watches, sandals, and other accessories, and an astounding Rs 4 lakh for cosmetics and medical expenses. 

Aug 21, 2024, 21:46 PM IST

Explainer: Provisions Of Special Marriage Act And Key Differences With Hindu Marriage Act

In a complex country with an equally diverse legal landscape, the Special Marriage Act of 1954 transcends the boundary of religion, caste and creed. It provides a legal framework for interfaith marriages, among others.

Jul 09, 2024, 13:11 PM IST

DNA: Supreme Court Rules Hindu Marriages Invalid Without Traditional Rituals

If it has been many years since your marriage but you have not taken seven rounds, then your marriage is not valid, that is, legally you are not husband and wife.

May 02, 2024, 02:54 AM IST

Kasam Samvidhan ki: UCC will come, it will be amazing, Uff on UCC, silent on Halala

Kasam Samvidhan ki: An organization named Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, which has raised its voice for the rights of Muslim women, has sent a suggestion to the Law Commission regarding the rights of Muslim women in the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The organization has sent 25 suggestions to
the commission.

Aug 26, 2023, 01:22 AM IST

Kasam Samvidhan Ki: UCC...before or after elections?

An organization named Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, which has raised its voice for the rights of Muslim women, has sent a suggestion to the Law Commission regarding the rights of Muslim women in the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The organization has sent 25 suggestions to the commission.

Aug 25, 2023, 23:02 PM IST

Kasam Samvidhan Ki: Shariah Vs Constitution... Controversy?

An organization named Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, which has raised its voice for the rights of Muslim women, has sent a suggestion to the Law Commission regarding the rights of Muslim women in the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The organization has sent 25 suggestions to the commission.

Aug 25, 2023, 23:00 PM IST

Kasam Samvidhan Ki: VHP spokesperson said - Why was the voice not raised against the clerics who performed Halala?

Kasam Samvidhan Ki: An organization named Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, which has raised its voice for the rights of Muslim women, has sent a suggestion to the Law Commission regarding the rights of Muslim women in the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The organization has sent 25 suggestions to the commission.

Aug 25, 2023, 22:14 PM IST

Delhi HC Transfers 8 Pleas Seeking Same-Sex Marriage Recognition To SC

On January 6, the apex court had clubbed and transferred to itself all petitions in connection with grant of legal recognition to same-sex marriages pending before various high courts.

Jan 30, 2023, 23:00 PM IST

Removal of mangalsutra by wife mental cruelty of highest order: Madras High Court

"Thali around the neck of a woman was a sacred thing which symbolises the continuance of married life and it is removed only after the death of the husband. Therefore, its removal by the petitioner/wife can be said to be an act which reflected mental cruelty of the highest order as it could have caused agony and hurt the sentiments of the respondent," the bench had said.

Jul 15, 2022, 14:17 PM IST

95% of online responses to parliamentary panel oppose raising women's marriage age; 'conspiracy' suspected

Nearly 95 percent of the email representations received by a parliamentary panel examining a Bill to raise the legal age of marriage of women from 18 to 21 have opposed it, with sources in the committee on Wednesday expressing apprehension that it could be part of a conspiracy to defeat the landmark government initiative.

Apr 13, 2022, 23:51 PM IST

Parliament panel to examine Bill proposing marriage age change on Wednesday

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports would examine the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill in its first meeting on April 13. 

Apr 09, 2022, 15:44 PM IST

Big anouncement from Delhi HC! Now you can register your marriage virtually

Hearing a plea by a US-based Indian couple seeking to register their marriage here through video conferencing, Justice Rekha Palli opined that not treating physical presence as a mandatory requirement would also encourages parties to easily get their marriages registered.

Sep 11, 2021, 13:47 PM IST

Consent of family, community or clan not necessary when two adults agree to marry: Supreme Court

A Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Hrishikesh Roy said that the right to marry or marriage of your choice is not adversely affected by the concept of "class honours" or "group thinking", adults don't need consent from the society. 

Feb 13, 2021, 13:21 PM IST

Parliament passes law removing leprosy as ground for divorce

The Consumer Protection Bill 2018 seeks to strengthen the rights of consumers and also provides a mechanism for redressal of complaints regarding defects in goods and deficiency in services.

Feb 13, 2019, 14:07 PM IST

Six-month 'cooling off' period for granting divorce can be waived, says Supreme Court

SC on Tuesday held that the minimum cooling period of six months for granting the decree of divorce under the Hindu law can be waived by a trial court.

Sep 12, 2017, 20:21 PM IST

Anger among Hindus in Pakistan over girl's forced conversion

Ravita Meghwar had been abducted from the Syed community of Wanharo village near Nagarparkar in the southeast Sindh province on June 6.

Jun 16, 2017, 18:15 PM IST

Register your marriage online by paying just Rs 100

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May 24, 2016, 19:35 PM IST

Hindu woman, Christian man's marriage not valid if either does not convert: Madras High Court

Marriage between a Hindu woman and a Christian man is not legally valid if either of them does not convert, the Madras High Court on Thursday held.

Nov 19, 2015, 15:59 PM IST