July 1, 2006
Love, romance and the age of marriage
Legally, a Hindu bridegroom should be aged 21 and a bride 18. However, several girls over 15 but under 18 elope to marry men of their choice. In many cases,…
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May 1, 2006
The ‘fault theory’ vs the ‘breakdown theory’ of divorce
Should divorce be granted solely on the basis of who is 'at fault'? Or should 'irretrievable breakdown' of a marriage be cause for divorce? In a recent judgment, the Supreme…
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February 9, 2006
Gap between law in theory and in praxis
A recent Bombay High Court judgment stating that a daughter ceases to be part of a father’s family on marriage, coupled with reports that a lady judge has listed her…
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March 17, 2005
THE LEADER ARTICLE: Paternity Test: SC Fails to Question Father as ‘Natural’ Guardian
Another International Women's Day has gone by. The occasion brings into focus a recent Supreme Court order on the subject of father as the 'natural' guardian of the child. The…
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