Every week in newspapers we see news that a girl is murdered by her parents or family members just to save the honour of the family. For live-in . inter-caste, inter faith couples in India’s villages and small towns, the greatest danger often comes not from strangers but from their own families. But the India […]
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Acid attack is one of the most severely punished crimes in India. For a completed acid attack causing the injuries covered by law, the punishment can be a minimum of 10 years’ imprisonment extending to life imprisonment, along with a fine. The law also provides for compensation, medical treatment and rehabilitation for survivors. But behind […]
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A live-in relationship in India is completely legal — and when it lasts for years and resembles a marriage, it may carry far more legal protection than many people realize. This becomes particularly important for women, who may face serious legal and financial difficulties when a long-term live-in relationship breaks down. People in live-in relationships […]
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Live-in relationship vs marriage is not simply a question of personal choice or morality — it is about the legal rights, security, and obligations that come with each..You live together for few years. You share rent, expenses, family responsibilities and even a bank account. Then the relationship ends. What rights do you actually have?” Many […]
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Maintenance law in India was quietly rigged against wives for decades — until a 2020 Supreme Court judgment forced husbands to put their real income on the table, on oath. Here is how it used to go, and how it still goes in the mind of almost every woman who walks in worried about money […]
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Sexual harassment at workplace, Indian law gives you a clear, protected right to complain — and your employer is legally bound to act on it. I hope most of people would have see the movie PINK. Amitabh Bachhan was playing a role of an advocate in this movie and he explained that if an women […]
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Knowing the legal rights of women in India is the first step toward protecting yourself—because awareness empowers you to assert your rights and seek justice with confidence. You Have More Rights Than You Think In my years of practice, the single most common thing I hear from women is a version of this: “I didn’t […]
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Yes — a working wife can claim maintenance in India, and understanding why is the key to knowing what you are truly entitled to. Meera’s Story Meera earned ₹26,000 a month as a primary school teacher in Palam Vihar. Her husband, a senior manager at a multinational in Gurgaon, earned close to ₹1,40,000 a month. […]
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