Maintenance refers to the sum that the husband must give to the wife (or vice versa) if she is incapable of supporting herself either during the marriage or after a divorce. Essentials like food, clothing, and shelter should be included in maintenance along with reasonable needs for a regular lifestyle, financial security, and well-being. The …
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Marriage was always thought to be an unbreakable bond between a husband and a wife; therefore, people had never heard of divorce. Only death may separate and end the bond between a husband and wife, according to Manu, a brilliant commentator from ancient India. On the other hand, the divorce laws of today have significantly …
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Marriage is a sacred institution that bestows legal rights and responsibilities upon spouses. In a significant ruling, the Indian legal system has acknowledged the entitlement of a “wife” to maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), even if the marriage itself was not legally recognized. This progressive interpretation by the courts …
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In India, the concept of maintenance after divorce is governed by the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Special Marriage Act, 1954, and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The entitlement to maintenance, commonly known as alimony, is not exclusive to working women but can be claimed by any spouse who is unable …
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Divorce is an unfortunate reality for some couples. However, with the introduction of the Hindu Marriage Act in 1955, the divorce process has become simpler and less time-consuming. Sec-13B of HMA 1955 deals with divorce by mutual consent. In consensual divorce, both parties mutually agree to end the marriage and move on with their lives. …
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According to the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955, both the husband and the wife have the legal right to file for a divorce on the grounds listed in Section 13 in order to end their marriage. If the divorce is filed by one party, it is called a contested divorce. However, sometimes the couple agrees …
According to the definition, marriage is traditional and in some jurisdictions, especially a union between a man and a woman, an officially acknowledged union of two individuals as partners in a personal relationship. Therefore, we can simply state that the reason why a man and a woman are referred to as life partners is because …
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Courts generally allow the wife to contest the proceedings and hire the advocate on the expenses of the husband as per section 24 of Hindu Marriage Act. Section 24 of Hindu marriage Act, 1955 talks about ‘pendente lite’ expenses meaning, “while suit is pending” or “while litigation continues” meaning financial support to the spouse while …
Divorce is a feeling of dejection and hopelessness. Even if termination of marriage is the last option, the truth is that dealing with divorce is hard for everyone. It can be of several different types and involves purposeful cruel behaviour, rage, and accusations. How to survive the divorce? You might have been living in survival …
In mutual divorce both the parties the husband and the wife files the joint petition before the family court under section 13B of the Hindu marriage act and under section 28 of the special marriage act, the both the parties who had marriage relationship with each other under these provision files a petition for the …
