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'Will not be intimidated into silence': Celina Jaitly reacts to estranged husband Peter Haag and father-in-law's legal notices amid ugly divorce battleActress Celina Jaitly faces legal notices from her estranged husband, Peter Haag, and father-in-law, Wolfgang Haag. The notices threaten de...
Husband wanted wife to stay home with his parents; her decision to pursue career despite his disapproval is not cruelty, rules Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has ruled that a wife's career choice is not cruelty. A woman's decision to open her own dental clinic was opposed by her...
Public will force even non-BJP state govts to implement Uniform Civil Code: Law Minister Arjun MeghwalUnion Law Minister Arjun Meghwal is confident that public pressure will convince opposition-ruled states to embrace the Uniform Civil Code....
Assam to move ahead with UCC as Himanta defends reform push, targets Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2028Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is pushing for a Uniform Civil Code, stating it will empower minority women and promote equality...
Assam tables Uniform Civil Code bill in AssemblyAssam has introduced a Uniform Civil Code Bill. The legislation aims to ban polygamy and standardize marriage and succession laws. It also ...
SC notes Twisha Sharma death probe to be handed to CBI; stresses fair investigationTwisha Sharma case updates: The Supreme Court has recommended a CBI probe into the death of model-actor Twisha Sharma. The court emphasized...
Assam Assembly introduces UCC bill, third state after Uttarakhand, GujaratAssam has introduced its Uniform Civil Code bill in the Assembly. This move follows similar legislation passed in Uttarakhand and Gujarat. ...
Three women, one track: Allegations of dowry and 'take me home' pleas that rang hollowThree young women died in their marital homes this month amid dowry demands. Twisha Sharma, Deepika Nagar, and Palak Ranjan could not retur...
Ravi Mohan makes shocking self-harm revelation, steps away from films till divorce is finalisedActor-producer Ravi Mohan will not act until his divorce from Aarthi is finalized. He spoke out against online harassment. This comes after...
Why some divorce grounds apply only to wives: Supreme Court rejects a man's plea challenging the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging a provision of the Hindu Marriage Act that allows on...
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...
Will registration at Rs 100 in Maharashtra: Why homeowners in cooperative societies, senior citizens should not delay estate planningA Will has always been optionally registrable under Section 18 of the Registration Act, 1908, and registration is not mandatory for validit...
Gangster Queens: Inside the rise of women in organised crimeYoung, educated women are increasingly taking central roles in criminal networks across India's National Capital Region and beyond. These w...
ED tells Supreme Court officers can approach top court under Article 32 if law and order is breachedThe Enforcement Directorate has approached the Supreme Court, asserting that its officers deserve protection for their fundamental rights. ...
Foreign handles, desi stories: How global creators are decoding IndiaAn American picking up Malayalam. A Korean calling himself Bihari. A Kiwi showing the nooks of India. Foreign influencers are using Indian ...
Husband gets relief from criminal case after mutual divorce: Odisha HC drops criminal case and dowry chargesThe Odisha High Court quashed criminal cases of 498A and dowry against a husband after he obtained a mutual consent divorce. The court rule...
Foreign divorce may not hold in India: Supreme Court says US decree on irretrievable breakdown is not enforceableThe Supreme Court ruled that a US divorce granted on grounds of irretrievable breakdown is not enforceable in India, as this ground is not ...
After divorce is final, criminal case against in-laws has no purpose: SC quashes 498A criminal case against father-in-lawThe Supreme Court quashed criminal charges against a father-in-law in a 498A case, citing the divorce decree obtained by his son and ex-wif...
Going through a divorce after 20-30 years of marriage? A financial survival guide for women in their 40s and 50sFrom securing alimony to reskilling, here’s what women in their 40s or 50s need to do before walking out of a long marriage.
Are prenups enforceable in India? 4 narrow pathways to legally bind pre-nuptial intent and protect wealthMuch of the uncertainty around pre-nuptial agreements, or prenups, stems from India’s long-held view of marriage as a sacrament rather than...