Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > Monogamy, Polygamy, and Polyandry In this article, we are going to understand the terms monogamy, polygamy, and polyandry in detail. Monogamy: In the monogamous family system, a man can marry only one wife. Under the Christian, the Parsi, and the Hindu Marriage Acts, neither the […]
Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Environmental Laws > Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 > Definitions Under Wildlife Act (Section 2) It is to be noted taht the Act covers both animal and plant. Section 2. Definitions – In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, – 1) “animal” includes amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles, […]
Cruelty can be of both kinds: physical and mental. It is physical when the body is injured. It is mental when feeling and sentiments are wounded. The petitioner may be meted with the cruelty of either or both types. However, cruelty has to be distinguished from the ordinary wear and tear of family life. Cruelty […]
Section 13 (1) (i a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, provides for the ground for divorce and judicial separation on the basis of cruelty. Section 13 (1) (i a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Any marriage solemnised, whether before or after the commencement of this Act, may, on a petition presented by either […]
Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > Grounds for Obtaining Decree of Divorce or Judicial Separation > Adultery (Extra-Marital Sex) Section 13 (1) (i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 describes adultery as “Any marriage solemnised, whether before or after the commencement of this Act, may, on a petition presented by either the husband […]
Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > Family > Kinds of Family Family is one of the most important social institutions. It is the most pervasive and universal social institution. They usually share common residence, at least for some part of their lives. There is the relational aspect among the members. Members […]
Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > Family > A Family and its Characteristics Family is one of the most important social institutions. It is the most pervasive and universal social institution. They usually share common residence, at least for some part of their lives. Thirdly, there is the relational aspect among […]
Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 > Divorce (Section 13) Provisions These are Bare Act Provisions of Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Provisions of Section 13 shall be discussed in upcoming articles Section 13: Divorce: (1) Any marriage solemnised, whether before or […]
Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 > Divorce A Hindu marriage is considered a sacrament. It is an irrevocable relationship between husband and wife established through rituals and customs. In case of a failed marriage, they had to continue with the marriage and couldn’t break the […]
Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 > Conditions for Valid Hindu Marriage: Degrees of Prohibited Relationship Section 5 of the Act of 1955 prescribes conditions for a valid Hindu Marriage. A marriage may be solemnized between any two Hindus if the conditions given in section are […]