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Introduction  The family court system in India plays a crucial role in resolving disputes related to family matters. These disputes may include divorce, child custody, maintenance, adoption, and succession, among others. The family court system was introduced in India in 1984, under the Family Courts Act, to provide a specialized forum for the speedy settlement of family disput..

Introduction For the past ten years, women's organisations have complained about how the media portrays women. Women's issues include how dowries are portrayed in advertisements to parents, how a "nice" lady is equated with a wife, and how a vegetable oil brand is associated with motherhood. It is true that the quantity of dowry-related advertisements has dropped a..

The Supreme Court of India has expressed its disappointment with the decision of National Law University (NLU), Tripura to cancel hundreds of admissions for its current academic session (2022-23) due to 'lack of buildings and faculty'. A Three Judge Bench of Justice Manoj Misra, Justice SK Kaul, and Justice Aravind Kumar impleaded the Bar Council of India as a party in the pre..

WHAT DID THE Court SAY? In Pancham Lal Pandey vs Neeraj Kumar Mishra, the Supreme Court reiterated that the provision related to review is not there to go over and determine the correctness of a decision.  A Division Bench of Justice V. Ramasubramanian and Justice Pankaj Mithal observed that the purpose of a review is to correct any error which is visible on ..

Introduction In India, traditionally, women were expected to care for the children and stay at home, while men were expected to provide for the family. With the industrial revolution, improved facilities, increased literacy, and access to education. Women began leaving the confines of their homes and entering the workforce all around the world. Although women have always worked alon..

Introduction The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 is a law enacted by the Indian Parliament to prohibit sex selection before and after conception, and to regulate the use of technologies for prenatal diagnostic techniques. The act aims to prevent sex-selective abortions and female foeticide, which have been a persistent prob..

Introduction: India's top investigative police force is the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Central Vigilance Commission and Lokpal are helped by it. The Department of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, Government of India, which is a division of the prime minister's office, is in charge of overseeing its operations. However, the Ce..

Introduction  The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is an Indian law aimed at protecting women from domestic violence and providing them with legal recourse. Domestic violence is defined by the law as any act, omission, or action that hurts, injures, or endangers the health, safety, life, limb, or wellbeing of a woman in a domestic relationship. The act is ap..

Introduction  Article 39-A is a provision in the Constitution of India that deals with equal justice and free legal aid. It was inserted by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976 and came into effect from 3 January 1977. The article states that the state shall secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity, and shall, in particular, provi..

1.Which one of the following Bio Reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Bio Reserves? (a) Gulf of Mannar  (b) Nilgiri  (C) Nandadevi (d) Manas  Answer :D 2.Which of the Indian workers received "WHO Global Health Leaders Award 2022? (a) NDRF Workers (b) Covid-19 Health Workers/..

Introduction  The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 is an act of the Parliament of India that prohibits the production, possession, sale, purchase, transportation, warehousing, use and distribution of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in India. The act defines narcotic drugs as opium, coca leaves, cannabis and any mixture or preparation thereof, and ..

WHAT DID THE Court SAY? In Sivankalai v. The State and Ors., the Madras High Court granted bail to a man accused of misbehaving with a woman belonging to the SC/ST community.  A Single Judge Bench of Justice G Ilangova observed that although the man’s conduct was not appropriate, the fact that the same was done in a drunken state is a sound ground to gr..

WHAT DID THE Court SAY? In Nripendra Chandra Mahanta v. Smt. Pramila Mahanta, the Calcutta HC directed the District Judge, Cooch Behar to decide the application for alimony filed u/s 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act by a wife in compliance with the directions laid down by the Apec Court in Rajnesh v. Neha.  In Rajnesh v. Neha, the Supreme Court mandated that the ..

Introduction The expenditures of the proceedings and support pendente lite are discussed in Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Maintenance in this context refers to providing a dependent spouse with their basic requirements, and pendente lite is a Latin phrase that means "while an action is pending" or "while litigation continues." Therefore, it is clear..

Introduction: The purpose of Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code is to give people who ignore or disregard their responsibility to care for people who are dependent on them a quick, affordable, and effective remedy. In order to attain and uphold societal balance, the section performs a social duty. It falls under Article 15 (3) as well, which is supported by Article 39. The p..