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What the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 means for working women
A guide to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 for working women in India, including the 26-week paid maternity leave introduced by the 2017 Amendment.
READ MORETHE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955 IN A NUTSHELL
Hindu mythology says that marriage is a sanctified relation between a man and woman to stay together while taking the generation ahead with undaunted commitment towards religious values and belief. Hindu scriptures also define marriage as a divine path that leads both man and woman towards achieving the gist of life. In ancient times, Hindu gurus and other prime member of religious community were not in favour of formulating any legislation to govern the institution of marriage.
READ MOREIndian law and its key branches at a glance
An overview of the key branches of Indian law - administrative, family, criminal, civil and labour - and the major recent reforms in each.
READ MORESecond wife is also entitled to alimony in some cases - SC
In Badshah v. Urmila Badshah Godse (2013), the Supreme Court held a second wife kept in the dark about an existing marriage can claim maintenance.
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