Allahabad HC: Divorced Muslim Woman Can Claim Maintenance Until Remarried
When divorced, according to Muslim law, a woman has to wait about three months, before she can remarry called the ‘iddat’ period.
Law and Her
Here find laws that impact women, simplified with context. Also below detailed articles on women’s rights, digital rights, privacy, divorce laws and child custody among others.
What You Should Know About Karnataka High Court Marital Rape Judgment
Karnataka HC has clearly upheld the brutality of marital rape and stated that marriage cannot be used as a license for male privilege.
Women Can Opt For WFH Under Maternity Benefit Act If Nature Of Work Permits So: Karnataka HC
A single-judge bench of Justice R Devdas was hearing a petition filed by an employee of STARC who alleged she was not allowed to work from home as per Maternity Benefit Act
5 Things Women Should Know About Writing A Will
In essence, a Will is a legally binding document that specifies the wishes and intentions of a person with regard to the distribution of their wealth and assets after their demise.
Supreme And High Court Statements That Sparked Debates In 2021
“I’ll see you in court. ” that is the level of trust the public has in courts in this country. We know that when nobody believes us, these courts will listen to us. The judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts carry with them the huge responsibility of keeping aside their personal views and […]
IMPRI: Feminist jurisprudence and gender bias in family laws
“We want more laws for women but what is happening on the ground is that women are facing the weight of the misuse of existing laws.”- Audrey D’Mello
No means No: Grappling with Harassment & Eve-Teasing in Public Spaces
Lewd comments, catcalling, stalking are just some of the examples of street harassment. The tragedy here is that most men don’t even realise that what they are doing amounts to eve-teasing.
Adoption and Parenthood: Families Come In All Forms
The decision to adopt should be out of the singular desire to be a parent only.
To Rent Or Not To Rent: Laws You Should Know
The landlord or the appointed manager cannot enter your home for any reason except for carrying out repairs or replacement, carrying out an inspection of whether the premises is habitable or not.
Prenuptial Agreements in The Era of Millennials: The Indian Perspective
As opposed to traditional Indian belief that marriages are made in heaven and prenuptial agreements are taboo, such agreements allow for a smoother life together since both the parties feel secure.
