validity of marriage Archives

Calcutta High Court affirms rejection of Section 125 CrPC maintenance claim in absence of prima facie proof of marriage

The Calcutta High Court stated that the documents presented by the petitioner which mention her as wife are mere declarations, subject to proof, if challenged.

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Punjab & Haryana High Court| Muslim girl over 15 years of age competent to marry person of choice as per the Muslim law

Punjab and Haryana High Court: A writ petition was filed seeking the relief of protection of life and liberty at the hands

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Bom HC | Can a daughter approach Family Court on behalf of her father to challenge validity of his marriage? OR only parties to marriage can challenge validity? Read in light of S. 7 of Family Courts Act

Bombay High Court: The Division Bench of R.D Dhanuka and V.G. Bisht, JJ., addressed a concern wherein a daughter filed a petition

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All HC | If a minor girl marries a major of her freewill, will such marriage be void or voidable? Court explains while discussing validity of child marriage

Allahabad High Court: J.J. Munir, J., directed that the minor in the instant case who stated that she married the accused of

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P&H HC | “Muslim girl of 17 years of age is competent to enter into a contract of marriage with a person of her choice” HC grants protection to couple

Punjab and Haryana High Court: Alka Sarin, J., addressed the case of a 35-year-old Muslim man who married a 17-year-old girl belonging

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Madras HC | What is the essential condition for validity of any marriage? Detailed Report highlighting legality of marriage of a girl below 18 years of age

Madras High Court: R. Pongiappan, J., observed that: “…saptpadi for Hindus is the necessary requirement, which if completed make a marriage valid in