A Paradigm Of Hypocrisy Of Law

Discrimination against women is so pervasive that it sometimes surfaces on a bare perusal of the law made by the legislature itself. This is particul  ...Read More

Anti Dowry Laws – Use Or Misuse

Dowry or Dahej is the payment in cash or / and kind by the bride’s family to the bridegroom’ s family along with the giving away of the bride ( call  ...Read More

Artificial Insemination And The Family

The traditional notion of a family involves a group of persons who are linked by blood and affinity, with the adult members responsible for the care  ...Read More

Band, Baajaa, ‘bargain’: Legal Status Of Pre-nuptial Agreements In India

They say marriages are made in heaven, and fortunate are ye, who get united in holy matrimony. Considered to be the biggest event for the bride and g  ...Read More

Basic Provisions Of Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 contains five chapters and thirty seven sections. This article highlights some of the important  ...Read More

Because Jack Did Not Builds This House Alone: The Right To The Matrimonial Home As A Property Right

Under Indian law, when title to the matrimonial home is in the name of the husband, the wife has no right of either ownership or possession over the  ...Read More

Constitutional Validity Of Section 6(a), Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act, 1956

The Proviso to Section. 6(a) of the Hindu Minority Guardianship Act states “…provided that the custody of a minor who has not completed the age of fi  ...Read More

Does Law Really Protect? : A Slap On Indian Democracy Muslim Women (protection Of Rights On Divorce) Act, 1986: A Critical Legal Study

At First the Question which needs an answer is, as to why have I selected this particular topic for study?  ...Read More

Enabling Justice To Christian Women In India – The Issue Of Divorce

Abstract: The Indian Divorce Act, 1869 was indeed a draconian legislation discriminating Christian women as against not only their husbands, but also  ...Read More

Family Courts - Anti-women?

'Operation Family Courts' has been successfully launched - but has the purpose been achieved?This is the predominant question plaguing the minds o  ...Read More