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The ideology that women are not entitled to any property was followed till women were not considered as an equal part of the society.

Inheritance is a legal process of bequeathing of property to the legal heirs of the person. The term "legal heirs" has a very wide ambit.

The Supreme Court’s decision in Darubai & Anr. v. Kamalabai & Ors. marks an important reaffirmation of one of the foundational principles governing succession under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (“HSA”)...

Surrogacy has emerged as a viable solution for couples facing infertility or medical complications that prevent them from conceiving naturally.

At the time when Indian society is moving towards gender equality, the laws have been quite slow in catching up with the transforming Indian society.

The introduction of the Uniform Civil Code ("UCC") has been a perennially contentious issue in the sphere of Indian policy-making. Recently, the debate around the implementation of the UCC...

In civil disputes, a decree is the formal adjudication by courts which conclusively determines the rights of parties pertaining to the issues involved in the suit.

The Hon’ble Supreme Court held that "Where partners lived together for a long spell as husband and wife, a presumption would arise in favour of a valid wedlock."

The Allahabad High Court, in Madhu @ Aruna Bhajpai v. State of U.P. & Anr., reaffirmed the strict statutory boundaries governing maintenance claims under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

This paper reviews the complexity of economic disparities and alimony awards in the Indian framework of family law, especially with regard to principles of fairness and equity in judicial pronouncements.

The confluence of social justice, gender equality, and economic rights is the most important aspect related to alimony within Indian family law.

In recent years, India has witnessed a significant rise in the number of divorce and matrimonial disputes. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5)1, though the rate of divorce is still low compared to Western countries, it is on a noticeable upward trend, particularly in urban areas. Contributing factors include greater financial independence of women, increasing awareness about personal rights, and evolving societal norms.

Several controversies have been witnessed in the High Courts of India on the subject of nomination.

Hopefully, many of these issues would be debated over the next few months, before the Surrogacy Bill takes the shape of a parliament enacted law.

In most countries Spouses are entering into pre-nuptial agreements before marriage as a precaution to safeguard their assets in case of dissolution of marriage...

Forming a private trust is a strategic and legally secure method of protecting assets, managing wealth, and ensuring succession planning across generations.

Occasionally, questions arise about whether a marriage can be solemnized with a person who is unconscious, in a coma, or deceased, often in situations of medical emergencies or unexpected death.