It must be stated forthright that the demand of money for any purpose from the wife can be termed as demand for dowry. The husband would be liable in such cases for demanding dowry even though it may not seem like dowry! This is what the Supreme Cour
Emphasing the fact that Section 498-A is a cognizable and non-bailable offence which has lent it a dubious place of pride amongst the provisions that are used as weapons rather than shield by disgruntled wives the Supreme Court bench com
The bench comprising of Justice Shri P.N. Deshmukh and Justice Smt. V.K. Tahilramani set aside a Family Court judgment dissolving the marriage between the parties, by a decree of divorce. The Court ruled that non-consummation of marriage during the h
The Bench comprising of CJI, P. Sathasivam, Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Shiva Kirti Singh granted the Muslim petitioner, Shabnam Hashmi, right to adopt child through the Juvenile Justice(Care and Protection of Children) Act route, despite the Mu
Facts : The marriage of the A and B was solemnized and from the wedlock, two sons were born. A and B have been living separately and have been involved in various litigations, including a petition for divorce. The appellant ( father ), who is an
Claim of maintenance by wife, denied any relation by husband on the ground of his earlier marriage, though 25 years passed in this relation and 3 children also born out of this relationship. his is a valid marriage and HC would not have disturbed the
Merely coming to court for restitution of conjugal rights is not sufficient rather a definite proof of marriage is must.
Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, s. 7 – Adoption by husband -This is clear from Section 7 of the Act. Proviso thereof makes it clear that a male Hindu cannot adopt except with the consent of the wife, unless the wife has completely and fina
Indian Succession Act, 1925 - Sections 4, 6, 7, 8(2) and 278; Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Sections 45ZA; Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 1985 - Rule 2(1)-The money lying deposited in the account of the original depositor should be distribute
Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, s. 7 - Adoption by husband -This is clear from Section 7 of the Act. Proviso thereof makes it clear that a male Hindu cannot adopt except with the consent of the wife, unless the wife has completely and fina
