Monthly Archives: September 2026
Cancellation of Marriage on the Ground of Fraud: Legal Remedies Available to a Woman Under Indian Law
Marriage, in Indian jurisprudence, is not merely a social or religious institution — it is a legal contract whose validity hinges fundamentally on the free and informed consent of the parties entering it.1 When that consent is vitiated by fraud, the entire foundation of the matrimonial bond is rendered suspect. The question of whether a woman can seek and...
Both My Spouse and I Earn a High Income, Yet Maintenance Is Being Claimed. How Do Courts Determine Spousal Support in Such Situations?
“Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.” — Eleanor Roosevelt Maintenance or spousal support is a significant part of family law. Its purpose is to prevent a spouse from facing financial difficulties after marital issues, separation, or divorce. Traditionally, maintenance claims were tied to situations where one spouse, usually the wife, had no independent...
Wedding Planner Abandoned Contract & Refusing Full Refund — What Can I Do?
Ms. Priya Mehta is a 29-year-old software professional residing in Pune who got herself engaged for marriage in the month of February 2026. After planning the event almost a year in advance, along with their family members, they hired a professional wedding planner to take care of all the logistics and décor aspects. After conducting thorough research through online...
Worried About Losing Your Child After Divorce? Understand Custody Laws
When Meera decided to get a divorce after eight years of being married, the mere thought did not scare her. It was the question which she faced from her husband during their last fight: “Do you think you will be able to walk out with our son?” Meera is not an isolated case. Many parents in India are afraid of losing...
Bigamy by Concealment: Criminal and Civil Consequences
In India, marriage is not just a social contract between two people it is a lot more, it’s a sacred union with statutory obligations and constitutional guarantees1. When two people enter into a marriage they are under a belief that their to be spouse is unmarried at the moment, only to later find out that a prior marriage subsiding...
An interfaith couple faces threats from family members after marriage. Examine legal protections available to them
India is a country known for its rich cultural and religious diversity. People belonging to different faiths, languages, and traditions live together, making India a truly secular nation. The Constitution of India guarantees equality, freedom, and dignity to every citizen. One of the most important aspects of personal liberty is the right to choose a life partner. In recent...
My spouse has never physically abused me but constantly ignores and emotionally neglects me. Can emotional neglect alone be a ground for matrimonial relief?
Marriage is one of the most important social and legal institutions recognized by law. It is traditionally understood as a relationship founded on mutual trust, companionship, affection, respect, and emotional support. While physical abuse in marriage is widely acknowledged as a serious wrong, emotional neglect often remains unnoticed despite its profound impact on an individual’s mental health and dignity.Emotional...
Analysis of an adopted child’s position under Hindu law for seeking inheritance rights in adoptive family’s ancestral property.
Adoption has been known to be an important institution under the Hindu law for a long time. Traditionally, adoption was linked to religious and spiritual aspects of the matter, especially in terms of the continuance of lineage and the performance of family rites. Adoption, however, was given a full statutory framework with the enactment of the Hindu Adoptions and...
A husband seeks restitution of conjugal rights after his wife leaves the matrimonial home. Examine the maintainability and constitutional validity of such proceedings.
Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 19551, the validity and solemnisation of a Hindu marriage are governed by the statutory conditions prescribed under the Act. Where saptapadi forms part of the customary ceremonies of the marriage, the marriage becomes complete and binding upon the completion of the seventh step taken jointly by the bride and bridegroom before the sacred fire....
A husband seeks restitution of conjugal rights after his wife leaves the matrimonial home. Examine the maintainability and constitutional validity of such proceedings.
According to the Hindu Marriage Act, 19551 a marriage is said to be completed and binding when the saptapadi happens (bride and bridegroom taking seven rounds together around the fire) and bridegroom and the bride should be 21 and 18 years of age respectively. The remedy of restitution of conjugal rights helps the aggrieved spouse to see judicial remedies...
