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Inconsistencies In Special Marriage Act, 1954

A look at the practical hurdles in the Special Marriage Act, 1954, including the 30-day notice and objection regime and recent reforms.

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Laws for domestic violence sufferers in India

Legal remedies for domestic violence victims in India under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 and the BNS 2023 (formerly 498A IPC).

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The legal aspects of live-in relationship in India

How Indian law treats live-in relationships, the rights of partners and children under the law, and recent developments such as Uttarakhand's UCC.

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Property Rights of Daughters under Hindu Law

A guide to daughters' equal coparcenary property rights under the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act 2005, confirmed retroactively in Vineeta Sharma (2020).

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Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Indian legal system

Understand Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India - who can file, the Article 32 vs 226 procedure, landmark cases and safeguards against frivolous PILs.

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