Introduction Historically, global legal systems treated pets as strictly personal property (chattels), no different from a sofa, a car or…

Legal Heir Certificate: Law, Procedure, State-Wise Practice, and the Limits of Its Evidentiary Value Introduction When a person dies—whether testate…

Ex-Parte Divorce in India: When Can a Family Court Grant Divorce Without One Spouse? When can a family court grant…

How Husbands Can Safely Return Jewellery, Document Streedhan, Avoid Duplicate Claims and Close Matrimonial Settlements Without Future Legal Disputes NEW…

A Practitioner’s Note on Section 13(1)(ia), Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 “Marriages are made in heaven, or so it is said.…

How to File a Maintenance Case in India: Complete Step-by-Step Legal Guide Introduction Knowing how to file a maintenance case…

Can A Marriage Certificate Make A Man Your Husband? Gujarat High Court Says Registration Alone Is Not Enough; Without Marriage…

Indian Jurisprudence: Personal Law vs. Child Protection Laws The long-standing tension in Indian jurisprudence between uncodified personal religious laws and…

Introduction Child custody litigation is one of the most sensitive and emotionally demanding areas of family law in India. Unlike…

From H. Venkatachala Iyengar to Lakshmi V. Gopi—Statutory Foundations, the Prudent-Mind Test, and the Exclusion-of-Heirs Divide Introduction The Supreme Court’s…