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In India, alimony or maintenance is a legal obligation on a person to provide financial support to their spouse after separation or divorce. The amount of alimony is decided by the court, and it varies depending on factors such as the income of the parties, their lifestyle, and their respective needs. Here are some tips […]

IPC 498A is a section of the Indian Penal Code that deals with cruelty towards a married woman by her husband or his relatives. Some of the common allegations made by a wife under IPC 498A include: Physical abuse and violence by the husband and his family members. Mental harassment, such as taunts, insults, and

This article goes deep into understanding the requirement of a valid marriage for attracting an offence under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). As per the definition of 498A,  ‘husband or relative of the husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty, shall be liable for imprisonment for 3 years with fine.’ The

Cruelty as an act and ground under the aspects of marriage are different, we need the understand it as there is borderline difference. By this statement Mere arguments and disagreements between couples is not always amounting to cruelty it the decisive moment of realisation by one of the spouses that they have been acting which

“Defaming Reputation of husband by leveling baseless allegations is Mental Cruelty against him for the purpose of seeking divorce” held by the Apex court. What is mental cruelty? According to Section 13(i) (a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, a mental cruelty is broadly defined as that moment when either party causes mental pain, agony

Introduction In India, the Family Laws comprises a broad set of rules regarding family matters which includes marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance etc. These laws also provide certain legally enforceable rights and duties that arise when one gives legal validation to the status of interpersonal relationships. The importance of family laws is to preserve and strengthen

Introduction The Senior Citizen Act was enacted to protect the interest of senior citizens and it ensures that they are not left destitute or at the mercy of their children/ relatives. The Domestic Violence Act, 2005, protects the right of a woman. Both sets of legislation have to be harmoniously construed. The Senior Citizen Act

1. Can I File divorce petition without coming to IndiaAns : Yes, you can file divorce petition without coming to India. You can file Divorce petition from the place of residence of the respondent(in case if husband is petitioner or in case wife is petitioner), or the place of marriage or the place where the

Divorce and its grounds Divorce is the legal termination of a marriage by a court in a legal proceeding, requiring a petition or complaint about divorce by one party. Contested divorce refers to the proceedings filed u/s 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (Act) that provides the grounds for divorce. As per Section 13(1)

For every human being, home fulfills the basic need of safe shelter. The priority for a person when settling down in life is creating a shelter by owning a house. The threat is so grave that the legislature has been compelled to enact special legislation for their protection-the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act,