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Explained| Is 'kanyadaan' essential to get married? What does The Hindu Marriage Act say?

'Kanyadaan', that literally translates to giving away one’s daughter has been an age-old ceremony in the Hindu tradition that has of late found itself amidst severe criticism. Often referred to as ‘Mahadaan’, in this practice the bride’s father takes her hand and offers it to the groom, symbolically giving her away.

08 April 2024, 11:35 IST

Explained| Is 'kanyadaan' essential to get married? What does The Hindu Marriage Act say?

Explained| Is 'kanyadaan' essential to get married? What does The Hindu Marriage Act say?

Explained| Is 'kanyadaan' essential to get married? What does The Hindu Marriage Act say?

08 April 2024, 11:35 IST

'Kanyadaan' not necessary for solemnising marriage under Hindu Marriage Act: Allahabad HC

In its order on March 22, the court said the Hindu Marriage Act merely provides for 'saptapadi' (seven steps or saat pheras) as an essential ceremony of a marriage.

08 April 2024, 09:58 IST

'Kanyadaan' not necessary for solemnising marriage under Hindu Marriage Act: Allahabad HC

'Kanyadaan' not necessary for solemnising marriage under Hindu Marriage Act: Allahabad HC

'Kanyadaan' not necessary for solemnising marriage under Hindu Marriage Act: Allahabad HC

08 April 2024, 09:58 IST

'Wife alleges marriage not consummated,' SC allows man's plea to undergo potency test

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Prashant Kumar Mishra modified the Madras High Court only to the extent that the man would take the test in view of his willingness.

07 April 2024, 04:17 IST

'Wife alleges marriage not consummated,' SC allows man's plea to undergo potency test

'Wife alleges marriage not consummated,' SC allows man's plea to undergo potency test

'Wife alleges marriage not consummated,' SC allows man's plea to undergo potency test

07 April 2024, 04:17 IST

Complaint under IPC section 498A by 'second wife' not prosecutable: Allahabad High Court

The court relied upon a Supreme Court judgment in which it was held that if the marriage itself is null and void, then prosecution under IPC section 498A against the husband is not maintainable.

03 April 2024, 17:11 IST

Complaint under IPC section 498A by 'second wife' not prosecutable: Allahabad High Court

Complaint under IPC section 498A by 'second wife' not prosecutable: Allahabad High Court

Complaint under IPC section 498A by 'second wife' not prosecutable: Allahabad High Court

03 April 2024, 17:11 IST

Allow 18 months to report marital settlements under Hindu Marriage Act: HC

A division bench comprising Justice KS Mudagal and Justice KV Aravind made the observation while instructing the parties concerned to appear before the family court in Bengaluru.

06 December 2023, 20:42 IST

Allow 18 months to report marital settlements under Hindu Marriage Act: HC

Allow 18 months to report marital settlements under Hindu Marriage Act: HC

Allow 18 months to report marital settlements under Hindu Marriage Act: HC

06 December 2023, 20:42 IST

Supreme Court reserves verdict on question if non-marital children can claim right over parents’ ancestral properties

The top court will also decide the question whether the share of such children is limited only to the self-acquired property of their parents under Section 16(3) of the Hindu Marriage Act.

18 August 2023, 11:04 IST

Supreme Court reserves verdict on question if non-marital children can claim right over parents’ ancestral properties

Supreme Court reserves verdict on question if non-marital children can claim right over parents’ ancestral properties

Supreme Court reserves verdict on question if non-marital children can claim right over parents’ ancestral properties

18 August 2023, 11:04 IST

Separate lives

Is the Supreme Court’s recent decision to grant a divorce based on an irretrievable breakdown of marriage a transformative move or a chaotic one? Tanisha Saxena breaks it down

16 July 2023, 02:21 IST

Separate lives

Separate lives

Separate lives

16 July 2023, 02:21 IST

SC can dissolve marriages broken down irretrievably

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice S K Kaul said the apex court is empowered under Article 142 of the Constitution to do complete justice

01 May 2023, 15:20 IST

Supreme Court says it can dissolve marriages that have broken down irretrievably

Supreme Court says it can dissolve marriages that have broken down irretrievably

SC can dissolve marriages broken down irretrievably

01 May 2023, 15:20 IST

LGBTQ revolution in India sets pace for global change

The US took more than a decade to rule on marriage equality after decriminalisation. India is on track to cut that timeframe in half

10 March 2023, 03:12 IST

An LGBTQ revolution in India sets the pace for global change

An LGBTQ revolution in India sets the pace for global change

LGBTQ revolution in India sets pace for global change

10 March 2023, 03:12 IST

HC fixes deadline to decide interim maintenance pleas

Interim maintenance: HC fixes an outer limit of 6 months to decide applications High Court issues guidelines to trial courts

09 February 2023, 22:56 IST

K'taka HC fixes 6-month deadline to decide interim maintenance pleas

K'taka HC fixes 6-month deadline to decide interim maintenance pleas

HC fixes deadline to decide interim maintenance pleas

09 February 2023, 22:56 IST