Punjab & Haryana HC: Wife Entitled to Maintenance Even if Marriage is Invalid
Shruti Mahapatra
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a woman can claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if her marriage is invalid, as long as she cohabited as a…
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Supreme Court: Marriage Certificate Alone Does Not Prove Valid Hindu Marriage
The Supreme Court ruled that a marriage certificate does not confirm a valid Hindu marriage if no proper marriage ceremony was performed, highlighting the significance of rituals under Hindu law.
Hindu Marriage Not Valid Without Saptapadi, Says Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a Hindu marriage is not legally valid unless the Saptapadi ritual is performed. The court dismissed a petition challenging an FIR related to…
All those Under 21 Can Still Have Valid Marriages, Rules Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a marriage is not void just because the groom is under 21. This decision came after a father filed a complaint alleging that…
Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Saptapadi Essential for Valid Hindu Marriage
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reinforced that the Saptapadi ritual is crucial for a Hindu marriage's validity. In a recent decision, the court dismissed a plea to quash an…