Legal Guidance for Modern Relationships

After a court marriage, some couples face harassment from their families. To protect yourselves, you can submit three key documents to your local police station in advance: your age proofs, your marriage certificate, and a written statement from the woman confirming her consent. This provides a legal shield against unwarranted interference.

A wife does not have an ownership claim on her husband's property during the marriage, but she does have the 'right to reside' in the matrimonial home. However, the situation changes if the husband passes away without a will. In that case, she can claim a proportional share as a legal heir.

This post is part of a series explaining the legal battle for the recognition of same-sex marriage in India.

This infographic explains why the legal recognition of same-sex marriage matters. It details the numerous petitions filed before the Supreme Court challenging various marriage acts on behalf of same-sex couples, trans couples, and activists.

This post details the origins of the same-sex marriage case in the Supreme Court. It explains how two couples filed petitions arguing that despite the decriminalization of homosexuality, they were denied the right to marry under existing laws.

In a significant step, the Supreme Court of India referred the case concerning the recognition of same-sex marriages to a larger 5-judge Constitution Bench on March 13th, 2023.

While the law recognizes an LGBTQIA+ person's 'right to love', it does not yet recognize their 'right to marry'. This post explains the legal benefits married couples enjoy that are currently denied to same-sex partners, such as adoption, inheritance, and tax benefits.

This post outlines the next steps in the legal proceedings for marriage equality, with the 5-judge bench set to determine the extent of personal and matrimonial rights for the LGBTQIA+ community in India.

Did you know the fine for not registering a marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 is just 25 rupees? This is an example of an outdated law where the penalty has become trivial over time, highlighting the need for periodic legal reforms.