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Kerala High Court Affirms Widow's Right To Reside In Matrimonial Home Under Domestic Violence Act

In a recent judgement, the High Court of Kerala reaffirmed the fundamental rights of a woman under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.

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IndiaLaw LLP

Delhi High Court Upholds Maintenance Obligations Under Section 24 Of The Hindu Marriage Act

The Delhi High Court in the case of Subhash v. Mamta @ Raksha, the Court reaffirmed that a husband's statutory obligation to maintain his wife and child under Section 24...

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IndiaLaw LLP

Will vs Gift vs Settlement – Clarity On Estate Planning Instruments

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court in N.P. Saseendran has clarified and ruled on the legal distinctions between three key estate planning instruments: a Will, a gift, and a settlement.

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IndusLaw

Spouse Staying Abroad For Career Not 'Cruelty' Or 'Desertion' – Bombay High Court

In the present case, the couple, two budding engineers were deeply in love got married on January 5, 2004, in Mumbai, after an eight-year-long courtship.

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Ethical Legal Consultants

Supreme Court Tells CARA: Issue NOC In 4 Weeks For Inter-country Adoption

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Balancing Population Control, Reproductive Rights, And Maternity Benefits: The Umadevi Case

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IndiaLaw LLP

Smritis Under Hindu Law: A Contemporary Analysis Of Ancient Legal Wisdom

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Khurana and Khurana

Smriti And The Evolution Of Hindu Law: From Manusmriti To Mitakshara And Dayabhaga

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Khurana and Khurana

Divorce By Mutual Consent

Fox & Mandal

Contemporary Challenges And Future Directions In Hindu Divorce Law Reform

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Khurana and Khurana

Evolving Alimony Laws In India: Comparative Insights, Judicial Trends, And Future Challenges

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Khurana and Khurana

Balancing Equity And Economic Justice: Alimony Awards And Economic Disparities In Indian Family Law

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Khurana and Khurana

Economic Justice Through Alimony: Gender, Fairness, And Legal Evolution In India

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Khurana and Khurana

Patna High Court Rules: Moral Lapses Alone Do Not Constitute Living In Adultery In Maintenance Cases

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Road To IPO: Essential Strategies For SMEs (Video)

India Commercial

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Agama Law Associates

Beyond The Stamp: Supreme Court Reinforces That Registration Is Not Ownership

India Litigation

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HSA Advocates

GST On TV Or Television: Latest Rates, HSN Code & Impact

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Vakilsearch

GST On Gold: 18, 22, 24 Carat Jewellery Rates & Ornaments

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Vakilsearch

GST Rates On Gold: 18, 22, 24 Carat & Making Charges

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Vakilsearch

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Family Law

Kerala High Court Affirms Widow's Right To Reside In Matrimonial Home Under Domestic Violence Act

In a recent judgement, the High Court of Kerala reaffirmed the fundamental rights of a woman under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Delhi High Court Upholds Maintenance Obligations Under Section 24 Of The Hindu Marriage Act

The Delhi High Court in the case of Subhash v. Mamta @ Raksha, the Court reaffirmed that a husband's statutory obligation to maintain his wife and child under Section 24...

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Spouse Staying Abroad For Career Not 'Cruelty' Or 'Desertion' – Bombay High Court

In the present case, the couple, two budding engineers were deeply in love got married on January 5, 2004, in Mumbai, after an eight-year-long courtship.

EL

Ethical Legal Consultants

Supreme Court Tells CARA: Issue NOC In 4 Weeks For Inter-country Adoption

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Balancing Population Control, Reproductive Rights, And Maternity Benefits: The Umadevi Case

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Smritis Under Hindu Law: A Contemporary Analysis Of Ancient Legal Wisdom

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Smriti And The Evolution Of Hindu Law: From Manusmriti To Mitakshara And Dayabhaga

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Compelling Voice Samples In Domestic Violence Cases: Bombay High Court Clarifies Legal Position

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IndiaLaw LLP

Contemporary Challenges And Future Directions In Hindu Divorce Law Reform

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Khurana and Khurana

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Divorce

Spouse Staying Abroad For Career Not 'Cruelty' Or 'Desertion' – Bombay High Court

In the present case, the couple, two budding engineers were deeply in love got married on January 5, 2004, in Mumbai, after an eight-year-long courtship.

EL

Ethical Legal Consultants

Divorce By Mutual Consent

Under Indian law, divorce by mutual consent allows both spouses to dissolve their marriage without any conflict. The inherent cost-efficiency of a non-contentious divorce process, in addition to the judiciary adopting...

Fox & Mandal

Contemporary Challenges And Future Directions In Hindu Divorce Law Reform

The statutory system of Hindu divorce which exists currently today has been greatly hindered by several contemporary dangers

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Evolving Alimony Laws In India: Comparative Insights, Judicial Trends, And Future Challenges

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Balancing Equity And Economic Justice: Alimony Awards And Economic Disparities In Indian Family Law

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Economic Justice Through Alimony: Gender, Fairness, And Legal Evolution In India

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Patna High Court Rules: Moral Lapses Alone Do Not Constitute Living In Adultery In Maintenance Cases

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Prenuptial Agreement And Its Enforcement In India

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Altacit Global

Navigating The Intricacies Of Family Law: Protecting The Ties That Bind

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Lawyered

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Will vs Gift vs Settlement – Clarity On Estate Planning Instruments

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court in N.P. Saseendran has clarified and ruled on the legal distinctions between three key estate planning instruments: a Will, a gift, and a settlement.

I

IndusLaw

Smriti And The Evolution Of Hindu Law: From Manusmriti To Mitakshara And Dayabhaga

As society went on to develop further, various thought paradigms for legal differentiations cropped up, each making interpretations of Smriti principles through regional customary demands.

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Khurana and Khurana

Rights Of Women In Live-in Relationship

A man and a woman living together as husband and wife in a relationship without getting married is picking up its pace among youngsters especially in cities.

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Altacit Global

Sons And Daughters Don't Inherit Father's Self-Acquired Property By Default: SC

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Mere Registration Does Not Validate A Will

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Counselence

Devolution Of Property Under The Hindu Succession Act, 1956

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Aarna Law

How To Draft A Gift Deed In India: A Step-by-Step Guide

India Real Estate

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Succession Planning For HNIs: Legal Strategies To Protect Family Wealth And Business Legacies

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Agama Law Associates

Taxation Of Family Trust - The New Dichotomy

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IndusLaw

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How To Take Mutual Divorce? | Lawyer For Divorce With Mutual Consent (Video)

Century Law Firm

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