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Unconscionability is a legal concept stemming from the equitable principle of fairness in legal relations, whether contractual or otherwise.

The Supreme Court of India's pronouncement in Metpalli Lasum Bai (Since Dead) and Others Versus Metapalli Muthaiah (D) By LRs offers crucial insights into the complexities...

The statutory system of Hindu divorce which exists currently today has been greatly hindered by several contemporary dangers.

Marriages are said to be made in heaven, nuptials are believed to be pre-determined by destiny, However, man has ensured that the course of this, what some may call, romantic fiction, is fettered with a string of legislations ...

The issue of legatees vs. nominees still seems to be causing confusion in the minds of the public.

In a recent judgment titled "Chanda Rathod Vs. Prakashsingh Rathod" , the Nagpur Bench of the Hon'ble Bombay High Court has held and reaffirmed that Sections 24 and 25...

A Karta being the head of a Hindu joint family, exercises wide powers in managing the affairs of the joint family. As such, the powers of Karta include the power to manage, maintain and alienate...

In a significant ruling that reinforces the protective framework governing minors' property, the Supreme Court of India in K.S. Shivappa v. Smt. K. Neelamma clarified the scope of minors' rights to repudiate...

Wealth and succession planning in India is often shaped by personal law regimes that determine how property devolves upon death. For Muslim families, inheritance is governed primarily by the principles of Islamic law, as recognised under the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937.

India is a diverse country, home to many languages, cultures, customs and religions. To protect an individual's right to practice his/her own religion, personal laws were enacted like ...

The very important aspects of Hindu Law relating to their Personal Law is still uncodified, the most important being the concept of Joint Family, Hindu Undivided Family, the HUF Property, the customs prevailing ...

The reform of prisons and rehabilitation has been treated from modern perspectives in Islamic law.

The Supreme Court of India has held that all assets pertaining to Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) are to be treated as joint property of the HUF, unless the contrary is proved as self-acquisition of property through valid documents.

India is currently facing a declining fertility rate and a changing social structure, with late marriages and single parenthood becoming more common.

The Delhi High Court addressed a critical procedural gap affecting families seeking to relocate adopted children across international borders.

In a landmark ruling reinforcing the urgency of financial relief for deserted wives, the Allahabad High Court in Smt. Anjali Singh vs. State of U.P. and Another...

In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court, in Neha Lal v. Abhishek Kumar , dealt with irretrievable breakdown of marriage and the Court's power under Article 142 of the Constitution of India to grant divorce without mutual consent.