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Topic: Marriage

‘Can’t live-in while married’ — HC dismisses man’s writ petition for production of ‘detained’ partner

An Andhra man claimed his partner was ‘illegally detained’ by her family. Andhra Pradesh HC, however, dismissed his petition on the ground that he was still married to another woman.

SC says kids from ‘void, voidable’ marriages are legitimate, to get share in parents’ properties

Top court’s verdict came on 2011 plea pertaining to vexatious legal issue of whether non-marital children were entitled to a share in property of their parents under Hindu laws.

‘Self-respect’ marriages in Tamil Nadu don’t need public solemnisation, says SC

Practised among Hindus in TN, a 'self-respect' marriage is one where a couple can declare themselves married without the presence of a priest

After hacking newly-wed brother, his bride & 3 others to death, man shoots self in UP’s Mainpuri

FIR is based on complaint by accused Shiv Veer Yadav's father. Police has been unable to uncover any obvious motivation. Autopsy reports expected late Saturday.

SC can grant divorce to couple on ‘ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage’

The bench said that it could exercise its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution and a mandatory 6-month waiting period for divorce through mutual consent can be dispensed.

“Just a loving person who’s intelligent” — Rahul Gandhi shares his thought about marriage, partner

In interview to YouTuber Kamiya Jani of Curly Tales, Rahul reveals how death of grandmother, father affected studies. Relationship with Priyanka became calm after loss of their dad, he adds.

Should false promise of marriage be grounds for rape charge? Orissa HC order revives debate

The Orissa High Court has said law equating rape with sex on the false pretext of marriage is 'erroneous'. But other courts have held divergent views on the matter.

US Senate passes same-sex marriage protection bill, Biden calls it ‘bipartisan achievement’

The Respect for Marriage Act requires the US federal government to recognise a marriage between two individuals if the marriage was valid in the state where it was performed.

MP High Court wants Ghaziabad Arya Samaj trust probed for ‘converting people to Hinduism’

The HC order came on a petition filed by a Hindu man in 2021 seeking release of his 'wife' from a women’s shelter, which turned into an inquiry into her alleged conversion.

‘Saves institution of marriage’: Centre backs law empowering courts to make spouses live together

Arguing that remedy of conjugal rights is 'gender-neutral', Centre submitted that calling right to cohabitation a coercive measure on intimate personal choice is 'utopian'.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.