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What is 498a?
Articles Mar 14, 2024 6

What is 498a?

Section 498A is a provision in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that deals with cruelty by a husband or his relatives towards a woman. Specifically, it relates to cruelty or harassment…

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Adultery
Articles Mar 13, 2024 19

Adultery

Amongst the various grounds of divorce available in Hindu Marriage Act and other enactments is the ground of Adultery. The divorce on grounds of adultery is based on the principle…

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Procedure of Contested Divorce in India
Articles Mar 13, 2024 20

Procedure of Contested Divorce in India

Steps Involved In A Contested Divorce In India STEP-I: The divorce petition containing the facts of the case, the grounds of divorce, and all parties’ personal details is filed…

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Triple Talaq – An Unresolving Controversy
Articles Mar 13, 2024 8

Triple Talaq – An Unresolving Controversy

“We have always stated that triple talaq is neither an issue of religion nor of prayer nor of any other communal consideration. It is an issue of women empowerment.” – Ravi…

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Steps/ Procedure Domestic Violence Case in India
Articles Mar 13, 2024 264

Steps/ Procedure Domestic Violence Case in India

A lot of queries are posted in groups regarding the procedure followed for various cases. More importantly, the DV Case Procedure is one of the highest-queried topics on our…

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Confrontation of Witness During Cross-Examination
Articles Mar 13, 2024 31

Confrontation of Witness During Cross-Examination

Introduction Witness examination is an integral part of a trial. Witness testimonies are essential to evidence as the person making the statements has witnessed the incident.…

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