This case, decided by the Supreme Court of India, centered around a dispute over the ownership and nature of a property. The primary issue was whether the property was joint family property or self-acquired property. The court examined various claims regarding the origin of funds used to purchase the property,
This case is significant in determining who qualifies as a consumer and beneficiary under consumer protection laws, particularly in medical negligence claims. The case raised the fundamental question of whether a brother-in-law, acting as the Karta of a Joint Hindu Family,
This case involves a dispute over ancestral property between members of a Hindu joint family. The Supreme Court ruled on the burden of proof in such cases, reaffirming that in the absence of proof of division, the legal presumption of joint family property applies.
This case, decided by the Supreme Court of India, involved the interpretation of the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, particularly the question of its retrospective application to daughters seeking coparcenary rights.
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India upheld the equal rights of daughters in Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) property under the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005. The Court clarified that a daughter’s coparcenary rights
This landmark case addressed the conflict between personal laws and constitutional mandates in India. The Bombay High Court addressed on whether personal laws could be challenged under the Indian
The Supreme Court of India emphasized the importance of compulsory registration of marriages to address issues such as child marriage and ensure legal recognition of marriages. The Court directed all states to amend their laws to make the registration of marriages mandatory, irrespective of religion or community.
In this judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed the validity of triple talaq and clarified the requirements for a valid divorce under Muslim law. The Court emphasized that mere assertion of divorce without proper procedure and attempts at reconciliation is not sufficient to dissolve a marriage.
The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of cruelty in matrimonial cases and clarified that demanding dowry constitutes cruelty, thereby entitling the wife to a decree of divorce under Section 13(1)(i-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Court examined how cruelty should be interpreted in matrimonial disputes and its applicability in modern legal contexts.
The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of a Muslim father’s obligation to provide maintenance for his minor children, even after the mother’s right to maintenance under Muslim personal law ceased post-Iddat.
In this landmark case, the Supreme Court of India the Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of entitlement to family pension and other death benefits when a government servant is survived by two claimants—the first wife and the children from a second, void marriage. The Court clarified the rights of children born from a void marriage under Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
In this case, the Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of divorce on the grounds of cruelty and irretrievable breakdown of marriage. The Court considered whether irretrievable breakdown could serve as a valid legal ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, despite its absence as an explicit provision in the Act.
In this significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India laid down comprehensive guidelines on the payment of maintenance in matrimonial disputes. The Court emphasized the need for uniformity in the criteria used to determine maintenance and established a framework for balancing the interests of both the spouse seeking maintenance and the one obligated to pay it.
In a landmark case that delves into the intricate relationship between adoption and caste status in India. The case of Khazan Singh v. Union of India and Others explores the complex interplay between personal law, constitutional provisions, and social realities in modern India.
In the landmark case of Delhi High Court challenges the roots of a matrimonial relationship. It dealt with the issues related to matrimonial disputes, focusing on the interplay between personal laws and constitutional rights. The Delhi High Court addressed the validity of an annulment of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India broadened the scope of the domestic violence law by recognizing the rights of women in matrimonial homes. This case clarified the definition of a “shared household” under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and established that a woman can claim the right to reside in her matrimonial home even if it is
In this significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India examined the scope of the statutory presumption under Section 16 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956. The case revolved around the validity of an adoption deed and whether the presumption of validity could be rebutted based on contrary evidence
In this case the Supreme Court dealt with the issue of bigamy under Section 494 IPC (Now Section 82 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)). The Supreme Court addressed whether the Appellant’s second marriage was valid under Hindu law, which would constitute an offence of bigamy during the subsistence of his first marriage.
In the landmark case of Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum, the Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of maintenance rights for divorced Muslim women under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
In this significant case, The Supreme Court of India addressed key legal issues relating to the decree of restitution of conjugal rights under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case revolved around whether a husband who had consented to a decree for restitution of conjugal rights could later seek a divorce on the ground of non-cohabitation following the decree.
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India addressed the question of fair interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case revolves around the financial rights of a spouse during pending divorce proceedings,
In the case of Hitesh Bhatnagar v. Deepa Bhatnagar, the Supreme Court of India dealt with the issue of withdrawal of consent in divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. This case revolved around whether one party could unilaterally withdraw
In this notable case, the Supreme Court dealt with the complex issue of maintenance under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, where the marriage was declared null and void. The Court upheld the wife’s right to maintenance, even after the
In this landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India expanded the interpretation of “wife” under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code to include women in void marriages, protecting their right to maintenance even when unknowingly marrying an already married man.
In this landmark case, the Supreme Court of India clarified the conditions required for the offence of bigamy under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Court addressed whether the second marriage must be valid and properly solemnized according to Hindu rites to constitute an offence under the law.
In a complex case filled with allegations of deceit, manipulation, and breach of trust, the Allahabad High Court in 1968 scrutinized the claims of a woman who was allegedly duped into believing she was lawfully married to the accused, Dr. A.N. Mukerji, resulting in a prolonged illicit relationship.
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India addressed the legality of criminal proceedings initiated under Sections 494, 495, 417, 420, and 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case involved issues of bigamy, cheating, and cruelty, and the Court’s judgment clarified the application of these sections, particularly in the context of second marriages and the rights of women involved.
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India clarified the applicability of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, to Scheduled Tribes, highlighting the complexities of customary law and statutory interpretation in cases of alleged bigamy.
This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India declared the practice of instant triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat) unconstitutional. The decision marked a significant step forward in protecting the rights of Muslim women and ensuring gender equality within the framework of personal laws.
In this landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India struck down Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which criminalized adultery. The Court held that the law was unconstitutional as it violated the fundamental rights to equality, non-discrimination, and individual dignity.
In the Sarla Mudgal vs. Union of India case, the Supreme Court addressed the critical issue of religious conversion and its impact
The case of Danial Latifi & Anr. v. Union of India revolved around the constitutional validity and interpretation of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986.
The case of Lily Thomas vs. Union of India tackled the misuse of religious conversion as a way to bypass the prohibition of bigamy under Hindu law. Multiple petitions,
This landmark case in the UK questioned the validity of a marriage involving a transgender woman who had undergone gender reassignment surgery. The court’s decision in Corbett v. Corbett set a