THE INDIAN DIVORCE ACT, 1869
During the British period in India, the Governor General in Council applied the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1857 which regulated the […]
Category: Family Law
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THE HINDU MINORITY AND GUARDIANSHIP ACT, 1956
The Central Government enacted the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act in 1956, a division of the Hindu Bill Code which […]
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THE MATERNITY BENEFITS ACT, 1961
The fundamental purpose for providing maternity leave is to preserve the self-respect for motherliness, protect the health of women, complete […]
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THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955
According to Hindu mythology, marriage is a sanctified relation between husband and wife to stay together; it is a divine […]
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THE GUARDIANS AND WARDS ACT, 1890
The Guardians and Wards Act is a Central legislation enacted by the Parliament in 1890 with a view to protect […]
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THE FAMILY COURTS ACT, 1984
The Court established to conclude upon matters relating to family law like matrimonial reliefs, custody of children, maintenance for wife […]
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THE DOWRY PROHIBITION ACT, 1961
The offering of presents, gifts or finance as dowry is a long practice prevailing in Indian society. In India, the […]
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THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2005
In India, women are facing different marital problems like dowry death, domestic violence, sexual offenses, outraging modesty etc. The conduct […]