indian family law

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Dowry Deaths and Legal Provisions: An Analysis of IPC and Judicial Response

Published on 23rd June 2025 Authored By: Aryan Agarwal National Law University, Odisha Historical and Social Context One of the oldest social customs in India is dowry-an accepted symbol for familial honour and social standing, depending upon the community one belongs to. Traditionally, dowry was something given during marriage by the bride’s family to the […]

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Close-up of a vibrant Hindu wedding ceremony featuring henna and bangles.

Dowry Deaths and Legal Provisions: An analysis of IPC and judicial response

Published on 23rd June 2025 Authored By: Soumali Chatterjee Calcutta University Abstract Every woman has a dream to spend their married life happily. But many times it has been seen that women are abused by their in-laws’ family members just because of the problem of Dowry. Every woman deserves to be in a dignified status

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Marital Rape

MARITAL RAPE: LEGAL LACUNAE AND NEED FOR REFORM

Published on 9th March 2025 Authored By: Riya Kumari Jamia Millia Islamia National University, New Delhi INTRODUCTION In simple words, marital rape refers to a situation where sexual intercourse between married couples is non-consensual and forcible. The lack of consent is the essential element but it doesn’t necessarily involve physical violence. Marital rape is criminalised

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Marital Rape

MARITAL RAPE: LEGAL LACUNAE AND NEED FOR REFORMS

Published on 5th March 2025 Authored By: Sishi. S Chennai Dr. Ambedkar Government law college, Pudupakkam. Abstract Marital rape-the grave infringement upon bodily autonomy and human dignity-received hardly a mention in any discussion over marital relations. Often culturally and legislatively hidden in marriage laws, this very serious transgression continues to go unconsidered by most modern

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