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16 years after separation, husband gets divorce over wife’s adultery but has to pay Rs 7 lakh in alimony: Madras HC order- Daughter can claim late father’s share in HUF property even after widowed mother's remarriage, rules Madras HC
- Only registered 'qazis' can solemnise marriage under new nikahnama in Uttarakhand
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'I would rather live a short life of glory than a long one of obscurity.' Life lessons from motivational quote on bold action, impact, safety, silence, success, ambition and meaningful achievementQuote of the day by Alexander the Great, “I would rather live a short life of glory than a long one of obscurity,” reflects the value of pu...02 Sep, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
- How Kosher, Halal and Jain diets signalled trust, turning food laws into passports for global tradeJain and Marwari merchants in India created, perhaps, the strongest iteration of this framework. Their strict vegetarianism and avoidance o...28 Aug, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
- Court evicts son from flat for neglecting parents: Can he still claim inheritance rights?Does the son have any inheritance right over parents property if he failed to take care of parents and court orders eviction? Know what law...27 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- Loss of interest in marriage is not a valid ground for divorce under Hindu Law, orders Karnataka HCHindu marriage can’t be broken merely because husband lost interest in marriage, rules Karnataka High Court and says ‘The marriage under th...27 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
- At 11, she was ordered to return to her husband. She chose jail and went on to become colonial India’s first practising female doctorAt 11, Rukhmabai was married to a 19-year-old relative but refused to live with him, choosing education and independence instead. Her husba...25 Aug, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- Divorce dispute turns into legal battle: The financial costs a husband may faceThe aftermath of matrimonial disputes often lingers long after a marriage has ended, imposing hefty financial and legal challenges on men. ...24 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
- ‘Hindu marriage no longer an indissoluble sacrament but a contractual agreement’: Andhra Pradesh HC waives 6-month waiting period for couple seeking mutual divorceAndhra Pradesh High Court has dissolved a marriage solemnised in 1972 between a couple who have lived separately since 1978, waiving the ma...18 Aug, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
- Personal laws in India: How they govern marriage, divorce, and inheritance for different religionsIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...17 Aug, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
- From Varuni to bhang: How India’s ancient drinking traditions became a colonial tax machineThroughout history, ancient Indian cultures embraced intoxicants such as toddy and cannabis, weaving them into the fabric of religious and ...14 Aug, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
- Sawan Shivratri 2026: Just 2 Days Left! August 11 Puja Time, Bhadra Kaal, Fasting Rules & 5 Zodiac Signs to Receive Shiva’s GraceSawan Shivratri 2026 is just 2 days away, and devotees across India will observe the sacred festival on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. The Krishn...09 Aug, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
- Marriage registration alone isn't enough: Gujarat HC says Hindu marriage is invalid without SaptapadiHusband working in wife's father's company says she got his signatures on marriage documents without consent; Gujarat HC rules marriage inv...06 Aug, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
- Sawan First Monday 2026: Things You Should Never Do on the First Monday of SawanSawan 2026 begins with devotees preparing for spiritual observances and prayers. Observing fasts and maintaining purity in thoughts and act...02 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Shah Rukh Khan: 'If ever I am asked to make a choice between my career and wife Gauri, I will leave...' A timeless lesson about choosing love over success from Indian superstarBollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan prioritised his wife Gauri Khan over his career. He stated this commitment in a 1992 interview, which re...30 Jul, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
- When is Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: Date, Significance, Chaturmas, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi and BenefitsDevshayani Ekadashi, also known as Ashadhi Ekadashi, will be observed on 25 July 2026. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this sacred Ekadashi marks...24 Jul, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
- SC upholds Delhi HC order rejecting man's claim to right to privacy in divorce caseThe Supreme Court has affirmed a Delhi High Court ruling allowing wives to seek court assistance in gathering evidence like call records an...04 Jul, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
- Registration, certificate not enough; Hindu marriage invalid sans rites, rituals: Gujarat HCThe Gujarat High Court has ruled that a registered marriage certificate alone is insufficient to validate a Hindu marriage. The court empha...02 Jul, 2026, 01.52 AM IST
- 'Marriage registration is not enough if...': Gujarat HC says weddings are not merely for 'song and dance'The Gujarat High Court has declared that Hindu marriages require sacred rituals like 'saptapadi' to be valid, not just registration. A UK-b...01 Jul, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
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