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Judicial Interventions and WomenThe ‘husband’ in the context of cruelty, dowry death and the validity of marriage How does one interpret the expression “husband” in the context of the offences of cruelty and dowry demands, in cases where the validity of the marriage is in question? More... Who is a legally wedded wife?If a woman is duped into marriage by a man who is already married, and then deserted, can she claim maintenance for herself and her children? More... Hindu women and adoptionA recent Supreme Court judgment in the case of a disabled woman from Madhya Pradesh highlighted that a married Hindu woman cannot adopt a child More... SC upholds the importance of informed consentCan a doctor remove a patient’s organs without informed consent, in the course of surgery, even if he thinks it’s in the patient’s best interest? In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court decreed that correctness or appropriateness of the treatment procedure does not make the treatment legal in the absence of consent More... Love, romance and the age of marriageLegally, 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, the boy is subsequently arrested and charged with rape and kidnapping. What does the court do in such circumstances? More... Raped woman's testimony overrides medical evidenceThe sexist attitudes of a patriarchal society ensure that convictions in rape cases in India are rare. The recent Supreme Court judgment, convicting the accused solely on the basis of the complainant's testimony, is therefore a welcome departure from the norm More... At odds with the Domestic Violence ActIn its first ever judgment involving the Domestic Violence Act, the Supreme Court gives an interpretation clearly at odds with the objectives of the Act and against the interests of women who face domestic violence More... Defining mental crueltyIn a recent judgment the Supreme Court attempted to clarify the concept of 'mental cruelty' in matrimonial law. Do these conditions and definitions work in a country like India with so much gender inequality? More... A setback for the battle against dowryA recent Supreme Court judgment stating that money demanded on account of financial stringency or to meet urgent domestic expenses does not constitute dowry has serious repercussions for ongoing and future dowry-related cases More... Children of void marriages and inheritance rightsWhat is the status and rights of children from marriages that are declared null and void? Can they legally inherit property? More... |
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