In this post we will discuss about the concept of shared household which states that every woman in a domestic relationship shall have the right to reside in the shared household, whether or not she has any right, title, or beneficial interest in the same. Shared Household in Domestic Violence Act A shared household as … Read more
Appeals arising out of Family Courts of Districts Of all States in Punjab Haryana lies to High Court Chandigarh as FAQ akin First Appeal Against Order (Case Type). The decisions can be challenged as illegal, arbitrary and violation of settled principles of law contrary to the facts brought on record and thus where it is … Read more
Here in this post, we bring judgment digest from the most recent judgment of Punjab Haryana High Court Chandigarh where the prayer was made for Annulment of Marriage dismissed by Family Court and now petitioner has preferred FAO (First Appeal against Order) under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act seeking declaration that his marriage … Read more
Marriage in Hindu ideology is the basis of social life of men within family. It is the basis of all social organization and is fundamental of all legal rights and obligations. In Hindu law it is more like a sacrament than a contract, unlike in the case of Muslim marriages. The wedlock joins two lives … Read more
FIR, First Information Report is a document which is written and prepared by police, immediately after receive information about a cognizable offence. It is very important because this is the first step in process of criminal justice. After the FIR is filed then only the police can start the investigation and filed by the victim … Read more
A steep decline is clear in the male female ratio in India over the last century. It has declined from 972 females for each 1000 males in 1901 to 927 per thousand in 1991. The northern states show even poorer ratios than the national average. Along with other countries in South Asia, India must hold … Read more
Divorce means dissolution of marriage. The term ‘Divorce’ comes from the Latin word ‘divortium’ which means ‘to turn aside’, ‘to separate’. Under Old Hindu Marriage this word was forbidden and not considered the concept of divorce in any manner because at that period, Hindu Marriage taken as a sacrament in nature and it is a … Read more
Domestic violence is common in Indian households and one of the prime reason why couples more to divorce court. Violence, be it in any form, is against the law and human kind in general when all the religions of the world talk about love & compassion.But conflicts do happen and worsen when it gets physical … Read more
Steps to file a Dowry Complaint: Following are the steps to file Dowry and Mental Harassment Complaint under Section 498A (husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty) and Section 406 (punishment for criminal breach of trust) of Indian Penal Code (IPC): Visit the nearest Police Station and file a complaint … Read more
Domestic Violence can be physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal and emotional abuse, and economic abuse. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 PWDVA is inclined towards victim and don’t have to wait for police to take cognizance. Woman can still continue to take her recourse under criminal law i.e. 498A. It covers all domestic … Read more
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