Sex is something that is assigned to the child from birth. Some people think that the sex which is assigned to them from birth does not match with the gender identity as well the particular gender they feel from inside. Those people are called transgender who feels this difference between their
Hindu law
The word divorce or theories of divorce can’t be traced back to ancient Indian society. In primitive society, marriage was considered sacred bondage and it can never be broken down. But with changing times and dynamic society, the word divorce came into the picture which puts an end to a
Breakup primarily refers to the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between two people). It is the act of ending, dissolving and sometimes dumping one partner which forces the other partner to end the relationship. A breakup in a relationship is a pause, may be temporary or
The origin of the Special Marriage Act can be traced back to the Secular Marriage law which was introduced by Sir Henry Maine in 1872. The act allowed Indian citizens to marry under secular law, thus sidestepping the personal laws. The act passed in 1954 was a modified version of a law parallel
Hindu Marriage Act provides us the laws which hold the marriages Void, voidable, or Valid. According to Hindu Law, marriage is not just a bond between the spouses; it is considered an Institution in itself. In India, For Example, if a bride and groom elope from their house and decide to
India is a religiously diverse nation, owing to which, besides providing a uniform legal system, the country also accords to its people the prerogative to be governed under their own religious personal laws insofar as matters related to marriage, inheritance, succession, guardianship, etc. are
The term gotra is thought to be comparable to lineage in Hindu culture. It refers to those who are descended from a common male ancestor or patriline in an unbroken male line. The name of the gotra can be used as a surname, although it is distinct from a surname and is closely kept among
For a long period, property rights were passed down exclusively to males in families, and because only men can inherit property, men will continue to dominate women’s bodies and lives. Because it was socially unacceptable for married women to become legal guardians of collective property
Cultural identity in India is diverse and it is preserved because of different religious personal laws as each religion has its own laws which govern the matters like marriage, divorce, etc. But, this pluralistic culture gives thrust to the debate over the equality clause in the Constitution.
Divorce is one of life’s most severe storms for any couple. Further, if the divorce is disputed in India, it can be a lengthy and costly process. Even couples who agree to divorce must show that they have been separated for at minimum a year before the courts might consider their case.