A couple with a civil union can obtain some of the same benefits and protections – as well as legal responsibilities – as married couples. Some people might want to be in a civil union before marriage, or forever. https://lnkd.in/eDXnmpUW
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𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟮𝟱 𝗖𝗿𝗣𝗖 - Case Name - 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗱 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝘂𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝘃. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗮, 𝗦𝗟𝗣 𝟭𝟲𝟭𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Division Bench - Hon'ble Justices BV Nagarathna and Hon'ble Justice Augustine George Masih The Supreme Court's recent judgment marks a significant milestone in the realm of family law and the rights of divorced Muslim women. Here’s an in-depth analysis of the ruling that redefines the legal landscape for maintenance claims: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 Historically, the rights of Muslim women to claim maintenance post-divorce have been contentious, often leading to prolonged legal battles and societal hardships. The Supreme Court's ruling clarifies and reinforces their right to seek maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 1. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The judgment underscores the need for a broad and inclusive interpretation of maintenance laws, ensuring that divorced Muslim women are not left destitute. 2. 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: By allowing maintenance claims under Section 125 CrPC, the court ensures a uniform application of justice across all communities, bridging gaps in personal laws. 3. 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: This ruling is a significant step towards the empowerment of women, providing them with financial security and protection in a patriarchal society. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕: Sets a robust legal precedent for future cases, providing clarity and consistency in judgments related to maintenance. 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔: Promotes social justice and gender equality, encouraging more women to seek their rightful claims without fear of discrimination. 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎: May influence policy reforms aimed at strengthening the legal framework supporting women’s rights in India. This landmark decision is not just a victory for divorced Muslim women but a testament to the evolving nature of our legal system in upholding the principles of equality and justice. As legal professionals, it's crucial to stay updated with such pivotal judgments that shape the future of family law in India. Let’s continue to advocate for and support reforms that bring about positive change in our society. Ansari Solicitor Firm The Link for the same is here for your kind reference - https://lnkd.in/d_JUQRMd #LegalUpdate #SupremeCourt #FamilyLaw #WomensRights #Maintenance #Section125CrPC #LegalInsights #JudicialReforms
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The Uttarakhand Government tabled the first of it's kind Uniform Civil Code ('Uttarakhand UCC') that is applicable to the residents of the State. The Uttarakhand UCC borrows heavily from the Special Marriage Act, 1954 and the Indian Succession Act, 1925 while tweaking a few provisions here and there. Predictably it leaves out queer persons, despite the Supreme Court clarifying that State legislatures have the competence to enable marriage equality, introduces controversial provisions that criminalise partners in live-in relationships for failing to register their relationship (this flies in the face of the Supreme Court's decisions on the right to choose a partner free of State and societal sanction) and abolishes limits on testamentery succession under Muslim personal law. It attempts to address the discrimination faced by children born out of wedlock by abolishing the concept of 'illegitimacy' for children born in void, voidable and live-in relationships but falls short in addressing the discrimination mothers are subject to under guardianship laws. There is a lot to unpack here - the politics of this Code, the motive behind its introduction before the upcoming Assembly elections, as well as the policy positions informing its contents - which we hope to do over the next several days. For now, my colleagues Rakshita Goyal, Kartavi Satyarthi and I have been quoted by Newslaundry in their piece on the Code.
Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code: State’s iron fist on divorce, remarriage, live-in relationships
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Roxann Sharma vs. Arun Sharma The divorce or separation of parents can create substantial turmoil within the family and greatly affect the well-being of the children involved, leading to potential long-term consequences for their mental health and future parenting abilities. In such delicate circumstances, it is crucial to prioritize the best interests of the child, placing them above the legal rights of the parents. Numerous religious laws now address these concerns, including Hindu law, which is governed by section 6 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. In cases pertaining to the Hindu religion, key legislations such as the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, and the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, specifically under Section 26, come into play. #Familylaw #ChildCustody #hindulaw #guardianship #parentingrights #LegalInsights https://lnkd.in/d_K5rPN9
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This article authored by Amit Upadhyay & Abhinav Mehrotra of Jindal Global Law School critically evaluates the issues of the age of consent for marriage for women, child marriage, and sexual abuse of minor children in marriage as per criminal laws and their impact on Muslim personal law. #research #academics
Child Marriage, Sexual Abuse, and Muslim Personal Law: Contestations Around Age of Consent in Marriage in the Wake of Uniform Civil Code Debate in India
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According to section 6(2A) of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961, the Nikah Registrar or the person who solemnizes a Nikah shall accurately fill all the columns of the nikahnama form with specific answers of the bride or the bridegroom. Moreover, according to section 5(5) of the said Ordinance, the form of nikahnama, the registers to be maintained by Nikah Registrars, the records to be preserved by Union Councils, the manner in which marriages shall be registered and copies of nikahnama shall be supplied to the parties, and the fees to be charged therefor, shall be such as may be prescribed. If Nikah Khawan/Registrar fails to perform his duties diligently instead of taking any action against any party, Nikah Khawan/Registrar should be held accountable. Though, the direction/observation of this Court does not admit any kind of ambiguity but even then public-at-large is facing unnecessary litigation on account of inefficiency on the part of the Nikah Khawan/Registrar towards completion of entries in Nikah Nama inviting stern action against the hoodlums. According to the custom prevalent in our society, families having agriculturist background, use to give dowry articles to their daughters at the time of marriage irrespective of the fact as to whether it was her first or second marriage. Writ Petition No.4265 of 2020. Irfan Mohsin Versus Additional District and Sessions Judge & others Date of hearing: 06.03.2024 & 12.03.2024. 2024 LHC 920.
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