India Divorces Triple Talaq One of the most inclusive benches in recent times delivered its judgment in Re: Muslim Women’s Quest For Equality versus Jamiat Ulma–I–Hind (“Triple… Read more “The triple talaq judgment : some preliminary thoughts”
Category: Gender Justice
A brief note on : Whether a female can be a ‘Karta’ in a Hindu HUF, or not ?
The question before the court in Sujata Sharma v. Manu Gupta, 2015 SCC OnLine Del 14424 was whether a daughter (eldest living coparcener) can be a ‘karta’… Read more “A brief note on : Whether a female can be a ‘Karta’ in a Hindu HUF, or not ?”
Who is a ‘Wife’ for the purposes of Section 125 of the CrPC ?
The Hon’ble Supreme Court recently In Badshah v. Urmila Badshah, (2014) 1 SCC 188, has held that ‘wife’ for the purpose of Section 125 means legally wedded… Read more “Who is a ‘Wife’ for the purposes of Section 125 of the CrPC ? “