Marriage Archives

Ker HC | Whether a Child born out of a live-in relationship is to be treated as a child born to a married couple? Status of Children in a live-in relationship & mother’s decision to recognize fatherhood of child || High Court unwinds

“The death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what one dies inside us while we live.”

P&H HC | Muslim woman and Hindu man marries as per Hindu rites; HC holds the marriage is invalid

Punjab and Haryana High Court: Arun Kumar Tyagi, J., addressed the instant petition, whereby an inter-caste couple had approached the Court for

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Educated adults choosing their life partners is the way forward to reduce caste and community tensions’; SC comes to the aid of a young couple facing “threats from the elders”

“Educated younger boys and girls are choosing their life partners which, in turn is a departure from the earlier norms of society where caste and community play a major role.”

Case Briefs High Courts

All HC | “Cruel, unethical to force present generation to follow 150 yrs old customs, traditions which violate fundamental rights”: HC rules Publication of Notice of Intended Marriage under Special Marriage Act shall not be mandatory

“The society has an ever-changing phenomenon. It keeps changing with time as per its new needs, expectation and other changing aspects. The very purpose of law is to serve society as per its requirements; therefore, the law also keeps evolving with the changes in society.”

Case Briefs High Courts

All HC | If a husband denies being married in a proceeding under S. 125 CrPC, what should the Magistrate determine? Explainer

Allahabad High Court: Raj Beer Singh, J., observed that: “The object of the Section 125 CrPC being to afford a swift remedy,

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

Simplified | Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Ordinance, 2020

Governor of Madhya Pradesh promulgates the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Ordinance, 2020. Purpose of this Ordinance To provide freedom of religion

Case Briefs High Courts

Read Calcutta HC’s decision on an adult woman’s choice to marry the person of her choice and convert to another religion

Calcutta High Court: The Division Bench of Sanjib Banerjee and Arijit Banerjee, JJ., observed that an adult woman is free to marry the

Case Briefs High Courts

Pat HC | Party’s conduct lacks bonafide and was only with the view for the court to interfere and grant indulgence, Court has been misled; anticipatory bail denied

Patna High Court: Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J., dismissed an application for grant of pre-arrest bail to the petitioners. The petitioners apprehend arrest in

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Case Briefs High Courts

HP HC | Whether a daughter upon marriage ceases to be a part of the family for the purpose of seeking compassionate appointment against her deceased father; HC elucidates

Himachal Pradesh High Court: A Division Bench of Sureshwar Thakur and Chander Bhusan Barowalia JJ., while allowing the present petition said, “Marriage

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras HC | Whether women marrying life convicts are examined by SCW or NCW to ascertain as to whether willingness of marriage has been obtained from women? Court examines

Madras High Court: A Division Bench of N. Kirubakaran and P. Velmurugan, JJ., while addressing the present petition observed that, Court fails to

Case Briefs High Courts

Jhar HC |‘Desertion’ has to be wilful and voluntary for a valid ground for divorce under S. 13 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Legal principle “No one can take a benefit of his own fault” applied

Jharkhand High Court: A Division Bench of H.C. Mishra and Rajesh Kumar JJ., rejected the prayer and dismissed the appeal being devoid

Case Briefs High Courts

Ker HC | Anticipatory bail granted on basis of love affair between rape accused and victim and their impending marriage

Kerala High Court: P.V. Kunhikrishnan, J., allowed the anticipatory bail application of the applicant-accused in connection with the FIR registered for offence

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

Court of Appeal, Ireland upholds rejection of family reunification appeal by an Afghan refugee’s third wife, holds polygamous marriages contrary to Irish law

Court of Appeal, Ireland: Donnelly, Ní Raifeartaigh and Binchy JJ rejected an application for family reunification sought by an Afghan couple who

Case Briefs High Courts

Cruelty & Desertion |Del HC | A typical case that showcases as to what would amount to cruel behaviour on part of one spouse to utter detriment of other

Delhi High Court: A Division Bench of Hima Kohli and Asha Menon, JJ., while addressing a matrimonial application stated that, “Marriage is no

Hot Off The Press News

Copyright office clarifies that — No license required for utilization of sound recording during marriages or religious ceremonies | No Copyright Infringement

Representations have been received from various stakeholders seeking clarification as to whether a license is required to be obtained for the purpose

Case Briefs High Courts

J&K HC | Criminal proceedings must be instituted against people who threaten couples for marrying outside their caste

Jammu & Kashmir High Court: Dhiraj Singh Thakur, J. directed the respondents to ensure the protection of life and liberty of the

Case Briefs High Courts

Ker HC | Sex on promise of marriage: Not an offence if alleged accused marries purported victim shortly thereafter – no misconception of fact in girl’s consent

Kerala High Court: R. Narayana Pisharadi, J. allowed the petition filed by the husband and directed the Court of Judicial Magistrate First

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SC dismisses plea challenging constitutional validity ‘triple talaq’ ordinance

Supreme Court: A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi dismissed a plea of a Kerala-based outfit challenging the constitutional validity of

Case Briefs High Courts

Bom HC | Injury on private part of women married for 15 years not expected during forced intercourse; conviction of rape accused upheld

Bombay High Court: The Bench of V.M. Deshpande, J. upheld the judgment of Additional Sessions Judge convicting the appellants for the offences punishable