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
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Dimple Gupta vs Rajiv Gupta : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Case Name: Dimple Gupta vs Rajiv Gupta Citation: Criminal Appeal No.1139 of 2002 Date of Judgement: 12-10-2007 Parties Involved: Dimple Gupta and Rajiv Gupta Facts Dimple Gupta, applied section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure through her mother Narain Dassi claiming maintenance at Rs. 500/- per month from the respondent Rajiv Gupta alleging that… Continue reading Dimple Gupta vs Rajiv Gupta : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis