Civil Law

Unveiling the Concept of “Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage” in Hindu Law: A Legal Analysis vis a vis Article 142 of the Constitution of India

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Introduction: The ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage is not a ground for divorce under law. However,the Supreme Court in Shilpa Sailesh v. V. Varun Sreenivasan delivered on May 1, 2023 held that from now on, it can exercise its discretionary powers to grant divorce on this ground, albeit with great care and caution and … Read more

Interpretation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and Hindu Maintenance and Adoption Act vis a vis Adoption in India

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Note: I have culled out this excerpt from a judgement of Hon’ble High Court of Delhi which was delivered on August 31, 2021. ( R K vs Another ,W.P.(C) 279/2019). Any reference to ‘this court’ would mean the Delhi High Court. The relevant provisions of the JJ Act, 2015 are Sections 56 and 60, which … Read more