The issue of marital rape in India has sparked widespread legal, social, and constitutional debate over the past few years. At the center of this controversy lies a specific legal provision—Exception 2 to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), now transitioned under the Bharatiya Nyaya...
In 2023, India ushered in a major shift in its criminal justice system by replacing colonial-era laws with three new legislations: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 – replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 – replacing the CrPC Bharatiya...
Introduction Adoption is not merely a social act of compassion but a legally recognized process that establishes a parent-child relationship between individuals not biologically related. In India, adoption is governed by both secular and religious laws, with evolving interpretations in light of constitutional rights, child welfare,...
India's pursuit of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) represents one of the most pivotal legal reforms in its history, aimed at standardizing personal laws across different religions concerning marriage, divorce, inheritance, and more. This blog delves into the complexities and contentions surrounding the UCC, reflecting...
In recent years, the concept of live-in relationships has garnered increasing attention and acceptance within Indian society, reflecting broader social changes and evolving cultural norms. This shift has prompted significant discussions around the legal recognition and rights of live-in partners, particularly concerning property rights and...
As the country grapples with various societal and legal transformations, the India's Supreme Court has taken up an issue of significant cultural and legal importance: the recognition of same-sex marriages. The debate around same-sex marriage in India is not a new one; it has been a...
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who are going through a divorce may face additional challenges due to the fact that they are living in a different country than their spouse. It is important for NRIs to seek legal advice from a lawyer who is familiar with the...
People of many different faiths live in India, which is a big country. Thousands of Indians have relocated to the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Australia, and other countries throughout the world in the previous few decades. They are known as NRIs, or non-resident Indians. These...
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a political leader, and a leading Indian independence activist was also a social reformer, lawyer, dramatist, historian, philosopher, and writer. Popularly referred to as Veer Savarkar, he is credited with the formulation of the Hindutva philosophy. The masses do not know much...
History of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar published on 28th May 2019 on the occasion of Veer Savarkar's birth anniversary. Link to article...
