Citation: AIR 1976 Delhi 321, 13 (1977) DLT 279 b, 1976 RLR 487 Appellant: Sushil Kumari Dang Respondent: Prem Kumar Dang Decided on: 11th February 1976 Facts The appellant Sushil Kumar was married to the respondent Prem Kumar on February 25, 1970. The husband and wife lived together till July 15, 1970. The case of… Continue reading Sushil Kumari Dang vs Prem Kumar Dang : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
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Sarla Mudgal, President, Kalyani v. Union of India : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Title of case :Sarla Mudgal, President, Kalyani and Ors. Vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. Citation: AIR 1995 SC 1531 Bench: Kuldip Singh and R.M. Sahai Date Decided:10th May, 1995 Appellant: Sarla Mudgal, President, Kalyani and Ors. Respondent: Union of India and Ors Facts Under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution four petitions were… Continue reading Sarla Mudgal, President, Kalyani v. Union of India : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Suresh Kumar Koushal v. Naz Foundation : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Citation: Civil Appeal No. 10972 Of 2013, (2014) 1 SCC 1 Date Of Judgement: 11 December 2013 Facts The NAZ Foundation (India) Trust (NI) is a New Delhi based NGO that has been working on HIV/AIDS and sexual health from 1994 onwards. They filed a writ petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the constitutional… Continue reading Suresh Kumar Koushal v. Naz Foundation : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Mohd. Ahmed Khan Vs. Shah Bano Begum : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Citation: Air1985 SC 945 Date Of Judgment: 23 April 1985 Parties Involved: Petitioner- Mohd. Ahmed Khan; Respondent- Shah Bano Begum Facts Mohd Ahmed Khan (the appealing party) who was a lawyer by profession, married to Shah Bano Begum (the respondent) in 1932, had three sons and two daughters from this marriage. In 1975, when Shah… Continue reading Mohd. Ahmed Khan Vs. Shah Bano Begum : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Chanmuniya v. Virendra Kumar Singh Kushwaha : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Citation: (2011) 1 SCC 141 Date Of Judgement: 7th October, 2010 Parties Involved: Petitioner/ Appellant- Chanmuniya Respondent- Virendra Kumar Singh Khushwaha And Another Facts One Sarju Singh had two sons, Ram Saran and Virendra Kumar Singh Kushwaha (younger son & the first respondent). The appellant, Chanmuniya, was married to Ram Saran and had 2 daughters-Asha,… Continue reading Chanmuniya v. Virendra Kumar Singh Kushwaha : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
A. Yousuf Rawther v Sowramma : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Case: A. Yousuf Rawther vs Sowramma Citation: AIR 1971 Ker 26 Name of the parties: Plaintiff- A. Yousuf Rawther, Defendant- Sowramma Decided on: 24th June 1970 Facts Sowramma, a Hanafi girl, aged 15 was married to Yusuf Rowthar who was twice her age in 1962. Sowramma had attained puberty before her marriage and soon after… Continue reading A. Yousuf Rawther v Sowramma : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Kutheessa Ummaa’s Case : Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Petitioner: Valia Peedikakkandi Kutheessa Ummaand Others Respondent: Pathakkalan Naravanath Kumhamuand Others Citation: 1964 AIR 275, 1964 SCR (4) 549 Bench: Hidayatullah, M. , Sarkar, A.K. , Shah, J.C. JJ Date Of Judgment: 23/08/1963 Facts On April 7, 1944, Mammotty, who was married to Seinaba, made a registered deed transfer of his property, including immovable property,… Continue reading Kutheessa Ummaa’s Case : Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Talaq under Islamic Law : History, Current Legal Stand, Landmark Judgements
Summary The topic of divorce under Islamic law is the center of this essay. It discusses the different types of divorce available under Islamic law and how to terminate a marriage. The Supreme Court, a landmark decision in Shah Bano v. Union of India, is also examined. Introduction A pleasant family life necessitates a strong… Continue reading Talaq under Islamic Law : History, Current Legal Stand, Landmark Judgements
Legal Rights Arising out of Live-in-relationships : Maintenance, Property, Legitimacy of children
Summary Live-in relationship, that is, living together as a couple without being married to each other has witnessed a drastic change in the way the present generation perceives their relationships. The legal status of live-in relationships in India is unclear, the Supreme Court has ruled that any couple living together for a long term will… Continue reading Legal Rights Arising out of Live-in-relationships : Maintenance, Property, Legitimacy of children
Critical Analysis of Dowry laws in India : Dowry Prohibition Act, IPC Section 304B, 498A
This article talks about the practice of dowry over years, the steps legislation has taken to eliminate the growth of this practice, and how they are emerging to be ineffectual. “Any young man, who makes a dowry condition to marriage, discredits his education and his country and dishonors womanhood” -Mahatma Gandhi Introduction As one looks… Continue reading Critical Analysis of Dowry laws in India : Dowry Prohibition Act, IPC Section 304B, 498A