Domestic violence

Domestic violence has no fixed form or victim; Domestic violence perpetrated against a woman may be physical, emotional, verbal, sexual and economic in nature. It differs with households, individuals and situations and could result in anything from death to debilitating physical injuries. Any woman, regardless of ethnicity, religion, class, age, sexuality or lifestyle can face domestic violence.

Acts of physical violence such as beating, slapping, hitting with hand/objects, punching, kicking, pushing, shoving, pulling of hair, Sexual abuse in the form of coerced sexual intercourse or unnatural sexual acts etc. are all considered acts of domestic violence. Read More at ..

Dowry

Dowry also known as dahej in India is a social evil of our community. Dowry is a gift demanded or given as a precondition for a marriage. The Dowry Prohibition Act prohibits the request, payment or acceptance of a dowry as a consideration for marriage. Gifts given without a precondition are not considered dowry and are legal as they are known to be customary. Demanding dowry is punishable with a term of imprisonment not less than 6 months but which may extend to 2 years and fine up to Rs. 10,000. Taking dowry is punishable with imprisonment for a term not less than 5 years and with fine not less than Rs. 15,000. Stridhan is not considered as dowry. Read more at....

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Special Marriage Act

The Special Marriage Act 1954 was passed to provide a form of marriage which could be entered into by a man and a woman irrespective of cast, creed, religion, nationality etc. The Special Marriage Act 1954 provides a special form of marriage, registration of such marriages and divorce.

A marriage instituted under the Special Marriage Act 1954 is of the nature of a civil contract and requires no rites like Saptapadi under Hindu law or the Nikah in Muslim marriages.  The marriage is performed under a Marriage Officer appointed by the government. Read more at...

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Marriage Under Parsi Law

As per Marriage Laws in India, The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936 governs the matrimonial relations of Parsis in India. The Act defines the word 'Parsi' as a Parsi Zoroastrian. A Zoroastrian is a person who professes the Zoroastrian religion.  A valid Parsi marriage in India is adduced. The parties should not be related to each other in any degree of consanguinity or affinity. Marriage is to solemnize according to Parsi form of ceremony “Ashirvad” by a priest in presence 2 other Parsi witnesses. Consent father or guardian is necessary if both the parties have not attained the age of 21. If Parsi individual contracts a marriage without having been lawfully divorced from existing husband/wife or such marriage been declared null and void. Parsi marriage needs to be certified. Read more at..

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Marriage Under Christian Law

Marriage of persons professing the Christian religion is governed by the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872. Every marriage between persons, at least one of whom is a Christian, can be solemnized in accordance with the provisions of the Christian Marriage Act. Under this Act, marriages can be performed by a minister of religion in a church or by a registrar of marriages. Marriage, as is seen in Christian tradition, is not merely a civil contract nor is it purely a religious contract. A marriage among Christians, as per Marriage laws in India, is traditionally understood as the voluntary union for life of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others. The Christian Marriage Act requires that the marriage take place in the presence of at least 2 credible witnesses. Read more at......

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