Illustration showing an Indian woman asserting her legal right to live in her matrimonial home against in-laws under Indian law.

Can In-Laws Evict a Daughter-in-Law from Matrimonial Home?

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Can In-Laws Evict a Daughter-in-Law from Matrimonial Home? Disputes between a married woman and her in-laws are common in many Indian households. In several cases, women are threatened with eviction or forcibly removed from their matrimonial home. This creates confusion about whether in-laws have the legal right to evict a daughter-in-law. Indian law provides strong protection against such actions. 📚 …

Illustration showing an Indian woman asserting her legal right to live in her matrimonial home against in-laws under Indian law.

Right of Residence of Women in Matrimonial Home

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Right of Residence of Women in Matrimonial Home in India The right of a woman to live in her matrimonial home is one of the most important protections provided under Indian law. Many women face eviction, harassment, and pressure from husbands and in-laws after marriage. Indian law recognizes that a woman has a legal right to reside in her matrimonial …

Adultery in India showing legal conflict between marriage and law after decriminalization

Rights of Spouse in Case of Adultery in India

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Rights of Spouse in Case of Adultery in India Adultery deeply affects marital relationships and often leads to emotional, social, and financial consequences. Although adultery is no longer a criminal offence in India, it continues to have important legal implications under family law. A spouse affected by adultery has several legal rights and remedies. This article explains those rights in …

Adultery in India showing legal conflict between marriage and law after decriminalization

Is Adultery a Ground for Divorce in India?

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Is Adultery a Ground for Divorce in India? Legal Position Adultery seriously affects the foundation of marriage by breaking trust and emotional bonding between spouses. Although adultery is no longer a criminal offence in India, it continues to have important consequences under family law. Many people are confused about whether adultery can still be used as a ground for divorce …

Adultery in India showing legal conflict between marriage and law after decriminalization

Adultery in India: Law Before and After Decriminalization

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Adultery in India: Law Before and After Decriminalization Adultery has long been a controversial subject in Indian society and law. It involves moral, social, and legal dimensions affecting marriage and family life. In 2018, the Supreme Court of India decriminalized adultery by striking down Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code. This judgment brought a major shift in criminal and …

Visual representation of a Hindu joint family showing the karta and family members, symbolizing coparcenary, HUF structure and Hindu law principles.

Hindu Undivided Family (HUF): Meaning, Formation and Status

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Hindu Undivided Family (HUF): Meaning, Formation and Status Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) is a unique institution under Hindu law that combines family relations with joint ownership of property. It plays an important role in matters of inheritance, taxation, and management of family assets. 📚 Introduction The concept of HUF is closely connected with Hindu Joint Family and coparcenary. It is …

Visual representation of a Hindu joint family showing the karta and family members, symbolizing coparcenary, HUF structure and Hindu law principles.

Coparcenary Under Hindu Law: Meaning, Members and Rights

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Coparcenary Under Hindu Law: Meaning, Members and Rights Coparcenary is a fundamental concept under Hindu law relating to joint family property and inheritance. It determines who has rights in ancestral property and how such property is managed and divided. 📚 Introduction Questions relating to coparcenary frequently appear in judicial service examinations. A clear understanding of its meaning, composition, and legal …

Visual representation of a Hindu joint family showing the karta and family members, symbolizing coparcenary, HUF structure and Hindu law principles.

Mitakshara vs Dayabhaga: Key Differences Explained

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Mitakshara vs Dayabhaga: Key Differences Explained Mitakshara and Dayabhaga are the two principal schools of Hindu law governing matters of inheritance, succession, and joint family property. Understanding their differences is essential for law students and judiciary aspirants. 📚 Introduction The rules relating to property, coparcenary, and succession under Hindu law differ according to the Mitakshara and Dayabhaga schools. Questions based …