A person born in lawful marriage is said to be the legitimate child of the spouses. So the main point in case of legitimacy of a child is marriage between his or her parents.
Special notes regarding the Presumption of Legitimacy
1. A child born within six months after the marriage – the child is Illegitimate unless the father acknowledges the child.Keep Reading
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Section 125 to 128 of CrPC make provisions for maintenance of wives, children and parents.
It is a natural and fundamental duty of every person to maintain his wife and children so long as they are not able to maintain themselves.
*Minor includes below 18.
*Wife includes divorced wife…Keep Reading
Marital problems might occur due to,
● Unfulfilled basic needs
● Misunderstandings
● Alcohol addiction
● Dowry demand
● Ego problems
● Differences in opinion etc.Keep Reading
DIVORCE IN MUSLIMS are of two types-
EXTRA JUDICIAL DIVORCE and JUDICIAL DIVORCE.
Extra judicial divorce consists of following divisions- By Husband, By Wife, By Mutual Consent…Keep Reading
REASONS FOR MATRIMONIAL DISPUTES
Infidelity: If either of spouse has extra marital affair or marriage like relation with the person other than his or her own spouse.
Domestic Violence: Domestic violence is an act of violent and harsh behaviour, both physical…Keep Reading
A void marriage is no marriage. It is a marriage which does not exist from its beginning.
A voidable marriage is perfectly valid marriage so long it is not avoided. It can be avoided only on the petition of one of the parties….Keep Reading
The meaning of muta is enjoyment. Muta marriage is for a fixed period of time.
There is no restriction on the number of muta wives. Muslim Law in Shia sect recognises this marriage.
The cohabitation between the parties is lawful…Keep Reading
Adultery – No longer punishable in India “Any law which affects individual dignity, equity of women in a civilised society invites the wrath of the Constitution.” A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court today struck down Section 497 of The Indian Penal Code which penalises Adultery. The judgment was deliveredKeep Reading
WHAT IS TRIPLE TALAQ? Very simply put, Triple Talaq is (now was) a form of instant divorce by Muslims (especially in India) (none of the Muslim majority countries practised this). Using Triple Talaq Muslim men can divorce their wife just by saying the word ‘talaq‘, three times either orally, inKeep Reading
WHAT IS DOWRY? Dowry is the demand in form of money, jewellery, things etc, by the groom and/or groom’s family to bride’s family. The amount or value of dowry is generally decided before the marriage takes place. DOWRY IS A SOCIAL EVIL Modern, well educated families start saving money forKeep Reading
MEDICAL TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY, 1971 BARE ACT An Act to provide for the termination of certain pregnancies by registered medical practitioners and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twenty-second Year of the Republic of India as follows- 1. Short title, extent andKeep Reading
MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961 BARE ACT An Act to regulate the employment of women in certain establishments for certain periods before and after child-birth and to provide for maternity benefit and certain other benefits. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twelfth Year of the Republic of India as follows- 1.Keep Reading
Married Women’s Property Act, 1874 BARE ACT An Act to explain and amend the law relating to certain married women, and for other purposes. Whereas it is expedient to make such provision as hereinafter appears for the enjoyment of wages and earnings by women married before the first day ofKeep Reading
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006 In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 37 of the Protection of Woman from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 the Central Government hearby makes the following rules, namely- 1. Short title and commencement. (1) These rules may be called the Protection ofKeep Reading
SPECIAL MARRIAGE ACT, 1954 (updated 2019) An Act to provide a special form of marriage in certain cases, for the registration of such and certain other marriages and for divorce. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fifth Year of the Republic of India as follows- CHAPTER I of SpecialKeep Reading
FAMILY COURTS ACT, 1984 BARE ACT An Act to provide for the establishment of Family Courts with a view to promote conciliation in, and secure speedy settlement of, disputes relating to marriage and family affairs and for matters connected therewith. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Thirty-fifth Year ofKeep Reading
PROHIBITION OF CHILD MARRIAGE ACT, 2006 BARE ACT An Act to provide for the prohibition of solemnisation of child marriages and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-seventh Year of the Republic of India as follows- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.Keep Reading
MUSLIM WOMEN PROTECTION OF RIGHTS ON DIVORCE ACT, 1986 An Act to protect the rights of Muslim women who have been divorced by, or have obtained divorce from, their husbands and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Thirty-seventh year ofKeep Reading
HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955 (Updated 2019) An Act to amend and codify the law relating to marriage among Hindus. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Sixth Year of the Republic of India as follows- PRELIMINARY 1. Short title and extent. (1) This act may be called the Hindu MarriageKeep Reading
DOWRY PROHIBITION ACT, 1961 BARE ACT An Act to prohibit the giving or taking of dowry. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twelfth Year of the Republic of India as follows- 1. Short title, extent and commencement. (1) This Act may be called the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. DOWNLOADKeep Reading
Dowry Prohibition (Maintenance Of Lists Of Presents To The Bride And Bridegroom) Rules, 1985 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules namely; 1. Short Title And Commencement. (1) These rules may be called theKeep Reading
