Currently, in India, the only specific statute that deals with domestic violence, with a special emphasis on domestic violence on women is the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. It is a secular law and aggrieved persons irrespectiv...
CASELAWS IN INDIA ON CHILD ABDUCTION : As India is still not a signatory to Hague Convection on Child abduction, the courts respects the principle of ‘comity of courts’ and welfare of the child. 1. In Mrs. Elizabeth Dinshaw v....
If we talk about being financially secured or being financially depended on father, brother, or husband the women has face a lot of difficulties to reach to a level of secured Financial Independence they do face hardships in to gain that financial st...
As a woman in India, the exposure to law is limited. These are the top 5 laws which every Indian woman should be aware of a) Equal Renumeration Act, 1976 When we talk about “equal renumeration act, 1976”. The very first thing...
The concept of joint ownership of property between husband and wife has been popularized by the idea of Tax savings and saving on Stamp Duty. However, there are many implications, both financial as well as legal when spouses go for it, especially whe...
During a divorce proceeding, it is common that there is one spouse’s property with another spouse. There can be other issues relating to the movable as well as immovable property between the warring couple. Family Courts in India have jurisdiction to...
Except for the provision regarding exclusion of the mother in presence of the father, it does not contain any provision which discriminates against the rights of females. The discriminatory attitude against the daughter is followed with such rigour t...
Everyone has heard of someone amongst their families, friends or acquaintances who have suffered some form of domestic violence, i.e. some form of verbal, physical, sexual or economic abuse.
“Human rights are women’s rights and women’s rights are human rights, once and for all.” – Hillary Clinton Violence against women is a problem across the World. It affects women of all races, ethnic groups, classes and n...
