Marriage, being one of the oldest institutions to Humankind, acted as a foundational pillar across cultures and countries, it played a vital role in the success of human beings as a race for centuries. Marriage as an institution is largely successful perhaps due to monogamy as a preferred way of life, barring a few cultures …
Historical aspect of Leprosy: There have been a number of myths and misconceptions about leprosy in India for centuries. According to old tales, Leprosy is a genetic and contagious disease caused by dirty blood and poverty. Many people also believe that Leprosy is spread through food and water and that it is difficult to diagnose. …
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Adultery, cruelty, two years of desertion, conversion to a religion other than Hinduism, incurable insanity or mental disorder, virulent and incurable leprosy, venereal disease in a communicable form, taking sanyasa (renunciation of the world by entering a holy order), and presumed death are the seven fault grounds of divorce outlined in the Hindu Marriage Act, …
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What is Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage? Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage is ground available for husband and wife upon which a divorce can be granted by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. This ground is not incorporated in Section 13, HMA, therefor the powers vests with the Supreme Court. When Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage can be taken as …
Cruelty: In dictionary terms, it implies intentional or unintentional behavior of an individual that causes physical or mental harm to other being. Legal Cruelty: includes the acts committed by the erring spouse that enable injured spouse to get divorce from the Court. Section 13, Hindu Marriage Act enumerates the grounds on which divorce can be …
What Are Void and Voidable Marriages? Void marriages: Void marriages are the marriages that are in contravention of the Section 5 (i), (iv) & (v), Hindu Marriage Act and such marriages shall be null and void since the very beginning. Voidable marriages: Voidable marriages are the marriages that are in contravention of the grounds enumerated …
What is Restitution of Conjugal Rights? The restitution of Conjugal Rights is a legal right that draws its validity from Section 9, Hindu Marriage Act. The husband or the wife who is withdrawn from the other partner’s company without reasonable cause, the aggrieved party may petition the district court for restitution of conjugal rights. In …
Section 13 B of the Hindu Marriage Act contains provisions for mutual consent divorce and this article aims to inform the litigants/common people who are looking for information on the legal matters of mutual consent divorce. It also describe the complete process of obtaining a mutual consent divorce decree. What is Mutual Consent Divorce? It …
Broken marriages may have an unpleasant impact on the Child’s future. The custody of a child is a legal issue that frequently arises in matrimonial disputes involving a child, such as divorces, annulments, and other judicial adjudications like separations. In most matrimonial cases, the guardianship issues are resolved in an amicable manner and the remaining …
Divorce by mutual consent is the legal term for a separation in which both spouses agree to end the marriage. If both spouses agree to divorce, either can file for it. In terms of ending a marriage, this is the most respectful option. When can cooling off period of 6 months be waved by the …
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