For the purposes of this Chapter “dependants” mean the following relatives of the deceased:– (i) his or her father; (ii) his or her mother; (iii) his widow, so long as she does not re-marry; (iv) his or her son or the son of his predeceased son or the son of a predeceased son of his […]
(1) Subject to the provisions of this section a Hindu is bound, during his or her life-time, to maintain his or her legitimate or illegitimate children and his or her aged or infirm parents. (2) A legitimate or illegitimate child may claim maintenance from his or her father or mother so long as the child
Section 20 of HAMA: Maintenance of children and aged parents Read More »
(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, a Hindu wife, whether married before or after the commencement of this Act, shall be entitled to be maintained by her husband during her life time. (2) A Hindu wife shall be entitled to live separately from her husband without forfeiting her claim to maintenance,(a) if he
Below mentioned are several disadvantages associated with filing such a petition: Given these disadvantages, it’s important for individuals considering such a legal action to carefully weigh the potential benefits against the potential negative consequences and to consider other alternatives, such as marital counseling or mediation, before pursuing legal remedies.
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According to the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, there is no specific time limit for filing a petition for restitution of conjugal rights. However, section 23 (1) (d) of the acts says that In any proceeding under this Act, whether defended or not, if the court is satisfied that there has not been any unnecessary or
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While the court can issue a decree for the restitution of conjugal rights, it cannot physically force a spouse to return to the matrimonial home. Compliance with the court’s order depends on the willingness of the parties involved. Non-compliance with a decree of restitution of conjugal rights provides a ground for the other spouse to
(1) On proof of a change in the circumstances of any person, receiving, under section 125 a monthly allowance for the maintenance or interim maintenance, or ordered under the same section to pay a monthly allowance for the maintenance, or interim maintenance, to his wife, child, father or mother, as the case may be, the
Whoever voluntarily causes a woman with child to miscarry, shall, if such miscarriage be not caused in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the woman, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both; and, if the woman
Whoever kidnaps or abducts any woman with intent that she may be compelled, or knowing it to be likely that she will be compelled, to marry any person against her will, or in order that she may be forced or seduced to illicit intercourse, or knowing it to be likely that she will be forced
Section 87 of BNS: Kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage, etc. Read More »
Whoever takes or entices away any woman who is and whom he knows or has reason to believe to be the wife of any other man, with intent that she may have illicit intercourse with any person, or conceals or detains with that intent any such woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description