The Gauhati High Court has ruled that a Muslim man’s second marriage is not bigamy under the BNS, holding prosecution can arise only on a void fifth marriage.
The wife had alleged that her husband subjected her to assault and criminal intimidation over several years, and asked her to consent to divorce as he contracted a second marriage in 2022.
Kerala High Court Latest Judgment: Justice Kauser Edappagath was hearing a plea challenging a 2012 family court decision that denied maintenance to a divorced Muslim woman because her ex-husband had already met his obligations under personal law.
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The Delhi High Court observed that a pragmatic middle path could be to standardise core protections, such as prohibiting child marriages across the board with penal consequences as they "directly conflict with both BNS and POCSO".
A former Muslim petitioner has said that people who do not want to be governed by the Muslim Personal Law must be allowed to be governed by the secular Indian Succession Act of 1925. Why is the court considering the issue? We explain.
It was attended by the Attorney General of India, the Additional solicitor general from the Supreme Court, state high courts, Vice Chancellors of various law universities, legal professionals and civil society organisations.
What exactly is the Muslim Personal Law, how did it originate and why has the Indian government faced difficulties in granting equality of marital status to Indian Muslim women, these are questions that IndianExpress.com tries to answer.
Assam orchids to Navi Mumbai’s lotus design: India on most beautiful airports list
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Guwahati and Navi Mumbai airports have been recognized as two of the world's most beautiful airports in 2026 by Prix Versailles. These airports showcase the region's culture and natural beauty, incorporating elements like bamboo and lotus-inspired designs. This prestigious award not only recognizes the airports' unique architecture but also brings attention to Northeast's rich cultural heritage.
