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Supreme Court Orders Salary Deduction for Maintenance: Key Legal Principles Explained

Introduction Maintenance is not charity; it is a legal and moral obligation flowing from the institution of marriage. Indian family law has consistently emphasized that...

Judicial Separation in India: Complete Step-by-Step Filing Procedure, Grounds & Legal Rights Guide

How to File Judicial Separation in India A practical guide for spouses, lawyers and law students Marriage litigation in India is often imagined as a straight...

Sanjay Kapoor Inheritance Dispute: Delhi High Court, Alleged Will Forgery & Criminal Action

Background of the Inheritance Dispute What began as a private family disagreement after the death of businessman Sanjay Kapoor has rapidly evolved into one of...

Live-in Relationships Are Part of the Right to Life: Allahabad High Court Reaffirms Constitutional Protection

Abstract This article examines the evolving legal recognition of live-in relationships in India through the lens of a recent Allahabad High Court judgment in Amit...

When Marriage Exists Only in Law: The Supreme Court on Letting Go of “Paper Marriages”

Nayan Bhowmick v. Aparna Chakraborty (Supreme Court of India, Judgment dated 15 December 2025) Introduction: A Marriage That Lived Only in Files, Not in Life Indian...

Talaq-e-Tafweez Banned: Benazeer Heena’s Landmark Victory in the Supreme Court

Abstract The Supreme Court of India’s landmark ruling in Benazeer Heena v. Union of India & Ors. marks a significant advance in the constitutional scrutiny...

Supreme Court on “Rape on Promise to Marry”: The SP vs DSP Horoscope Case and the Evolving Law

Allegations of "rape on false promise of marriage" have become a significant category of sexual offence litigation in India. Courts are repeatedly called upon...

Honour Killing in India: Causes, Cases, Laws, and Legal Reforms to End Honour-Based Violence

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...

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Key Provisions, Features, and Legal Analysis of Hindu Marriage Laws in India

Salient Features of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 has reformed Hindu law of marriage. It is a landmark in the...

Role of Customs in Islamic Law: Sources, Inheritance, Marriage, and Jurisprudential Evolution

The Role of Customs in Islamic Law Custom is that which is established in a woman’s mind by virtue of logic and the sound mind...

Coparcenary Rights of Hindu Daughters: Property and Inheritance under Hindu Succession Law

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...

Sources of Hindu Law: Origins, Evolution, and Modern Relevance in Indian Jurisprudence

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...

Constitutional Validity of the Marriage Laws Amendment Bill 2010: Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage & Gender-Neutral Divorce Reform in India

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 in India vs the West: Legal Framework, Rights & Gender Perspective

Child Custody & Guardianship: Indian Scenario Compared to the West Child custody and guardianship are legal terms which are sometimes used to describe the legal...

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Filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court

Filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court — A Practical Client...

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Affordable, Strategic And Experienced Representation (25+ Years In Supreme Court Practice) Many litigants believe that once a High Court or Tribunal passes an order, the...
How to Safely Renew Your Rent Agreement and Protect Your Property Investment

How to Safely Renew Your Rent Agreement and Protect Your Property Investment

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Renting out your property can be profitable, but if not handled correctly, it can also be risky. One small legal mistake during rent agreement...
How to File Judicial Separation in India: Step-by-Step Legal Guide

Judicial Separation in India: Complete Step-by-Step Filing Procedure, Grounds & Legal Rights Guide

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How to File Judicial Separation in India A practical guide for spouses, lawyers and law students Marriage litigation in India is often imagined as a straight...
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Cyber Crime Complaint in India: How to Report Online Fraud, Hacking & Cyber Harassment...

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How to Register a Cyber Crime Complaint in India Simple, step-by-step guidance to report UPI fraud, hacked accounts, cyber stalking, sextortion, identity theft and more...
Legal Notice in India

File Legal Notice in India: Complete Guide to Drafting, Procedure, Cost & Legal Rights

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Introduction To Legal Notice When a dispute arises—whether about money, property, employment, or contracts—the first formal step before approaching a court is often a legal...
Kattil Vayalil Parkkum Koiloth v. Mannil Paadikayil Kadeesa Umma – Stranger Cannot Lodge Caveat Under Section 148A CPC

Kattil Vayalil Parkkum Koiloth v. Mannil Paadikayil Kadeesa Umma – Stranger Cannot Lodge Caveat...

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Introduction In Kattil Vayalil Parkkum Koiloth v. Mannil Paadikayil Kadeesa Umma, the Kerala High Court clarified an important procedural principle under Section 148A of the...

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