The Mirage of Absolute Power After the Soviet Collapse
When the Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991, it marked not only the end of a superpower but also the beginning of...
Allegations of "rape on false promise of marriage" have become a significant category of sexual offence litigation in India. Courts are repeatedly called upon...
Meaning and Scope of Maintenance in Family Law in India
Maintenance in family law refers to the legally mandated financial support provided to dependents who...
Introduction: Honour Killing in India: A Bane to Human Rights, A Challenge to Justice
The phenomenon of honour killing—the killing of a family member, most...
Introduction
At the outset, it must be pointed out that the existing laws of maintenance are disparate, chaotic and scattered. Maintenance law in India relating...
The United Nation's Report of 1980
"Women constitute half the world's population, perform nearly two-thirds of its hours, receive one-tenth of the world's income and...
Introduction
“Hindu law has the oldest pedigree of any known system of jurisprudence, and even now it shows no sign of decrepitude.” — Henry Mayne.
The...
Amendment Satisfies The Ground Of Reasonableness
Marriage Laws Amendment Bill-2010 Is Constitutionally Valid And It Is In The True Spirit Of Constitution Of India And...
Child Custody & Guardianship: Indian Scenario Compared to the West
Child custody and guardianship are legal terms which are sometimes used to describe the legal...