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BIGAMY CHARGES IN INDIA
Second marriage & dowry harassment: SC quashes FIR against in-laws, keeps 498A case against husbandThe Supreme Court quashed FIRs against a husband's in-laws and sister in a dowry harassment case. While the wife alleged they were aware of...
Muslim polygamy is 'misused by men for selfish reasons', says Allahabad HC in bigamy caseThe Allahabad High Court has stated that Muslim men can marry more than once if they treat all wives equally, as per Islamic law. This ruli...
Divorce granted by church court can't override law: Supreme CourtThe Centre, however, had opposed the plea saying Canon law cannot be allowed to override Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 and Divorce Ac...
Stop Muslim polygamy, its 'heinously patriarchal' says Gujarat HC, pitching for a common civil codeCourt recommended amendment of Muslim personal law saying that in this day and age, the practice of polygamy is often driven by selfish mot...
Religous influence on social issues a concern for secular socitey, says Supreme CourtExpressing concern over growing influence of religion on social issues, the SC wondered how long India would remain a secular country but b...
Hindu Muslim incorporated: A new inter-community contract can emerge through an open economyThis contract cannot be imposed from the top. Instead it must be a contract based on the common aim of modernity, access to market, busines...