The provision for the maintenance of dependants is outlined in Section 21 of HAMA, encompassing a spectrum of relatives eligible for...

"The aged parents, a virtuous wife, and an infant child must be maintained, even by doing a hundred misdeeds," as articulated by Manu,...

Under the current Hindu law, an adopted child is equated with a biological child for nearly all purposes. This understanding is primarily...

Adoption is defined as the process wherein a person legally takes on another individual as their child, even though they are not...

While the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children persists, many countries, India included, are witnessing a trend...

The registration of marriage stands as an important step towards establishing a secure legal framework around unions, an aspect often...

The interpretation of cruelty has evolved significantly, mirroring shifts in societal values and a deepening understanding of human...

Divorce, in Hindu society traditionally seen as a social taboo and a failure to uphold marital vows, has evolved considerably in both...

The evolution of Restitution of Conjugal Rights (RCR) illustrates a transformation in matrimonial law, transitioning from a regime where...