Topic: Hindu Marriage Act
‘Same-sex marriage not a part of our culture’, says top govt lawyer, opposes plea in Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court is hearing a PIL that seeks marriage rights for the gay community under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955.
Refusal to wear sakha, sindoor signals woman’s unwillingness to accept marriage: Gauhati HC
The High Court allowed a man's appeal against a family court order that didn't grant him permission to divorce his wife.
Transgenders & others who identify as women will now be ‘brides’ under Hindu Marriage Act
In landmark ruling, Madras High Court 'states the obvious' to solemnise marriage of a couple who were denied registration because of bride's gender.
Leprosy no longer grounds for divorce
Parliament passed the Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill which removes the disease as grounds for divorce under five personal laws, including the Hindu Marriage Act.
Second marriage valid even if divorce plea of first marriage pending in courts: SC
SC rules that if both parties from first marriage have amicably parted but case pending in court, then second marriage still valid.
Anand Marriage Act: An assertion of Sikh identity in the face of UCC demands
Delhi has joined the growing list of states that will now allow Sikhs to register their marriages under their own Act. But does it have any tangible benefits?
If Joe Biden wins US presidential election — prepare for an epic policy hangover
As pleasant as it might be to have a president who isn’t actively destroying the country, there are many areas where Biden will need a better plan & political will to make progress.
China to reveal how it plans to steer economic growth through the 2030s
China’s Communist Party is expected to release two policy blueprints at the end of 4 days of meetings -- Their 5-year plan & a longer strategy document that stretches until 2035.
Defence
China lacks ‘honest intent’, be prepared for any eventuality, Rajnath Singh tells Army
Speaking in Delhi, the Defence Minister told military commanders that the government will strongly back reforms in the armed forces including setting up of theatre commands.
Trump or Biden? Doesn’t matter to India-US ties as they’re in a full, strategic embrace
Pompeo & Esper’s visit to India for the 2+2 talks is proof that old hypocrisies are history, and supreme national interest has again driven a strategic choice.