This article encompasses the important sections and landmark cases pertaining to the Special Marriage Act, 1954. Introduction In India, marriage is regarded as the most sacred bond between two persons. India, being a secular country and a home to numerous religions and customs, is impossible to keep them closely packed. Mingling into different religions is… Continue reading The Special Marriage Act, 1954 : Applicability, Procedure & Landmark Cases
Month: November 2024
The Waqf Act, 1995 : History, Powers and Landmark cases
This article has emphasized the concept of Waqf under Muslim Law. The article focuses on the creation of Waqf’s, its types, and its management. The article would be sustained with suitable case laws and legal aspects of it. Introduction Waqf according to the Webster dictionary means an Islamic endowment of property to be held in… Continue reading The Waqf Act, 1995 : History, Powers and Landmark cases
Rights of Illegitimate Children under Hindu Law : Maintenance, Inheritance, Guardianship and Property
The term illegitimacy is derived from a Latin maxim which means “not in accordance with the law”. An illegitimate child is one who is born out of lawful wedlock. The law discriminated against them in various ways, they never had the same privileges under the law as a legitimate child but the rights of illegitimate… Continue reading Rights of Illegitimate Children under Hindu Law : Maintenance, Inheritance, Guardianship and Property
Alienation of Joint Family Property : Power, Rights and Remedies
In this article, we will discuss the concept of alienation of Joint Family Property. We will study who may alienate such property, who may challenge such alienation, and the rights and remedies available to the alienee. Further, we will see some important cases and the current scenario of the subject. Introduction Hindu Law refers to… Continue reading Alienation of Joint Family Property : Power, Rights and Remedies