In the Mary Roy case, the court found that where secular and personal laws conflicted, women should be able to benefit from the more favorable law. Divorced women in India, regardless of religion, are entitled to the benefits of Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (now replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita). Justices … Read more
Given Bihar’s current state, it’s hardly surprising that bridges are falling like ninepins. People have become so cynical that they doubt a change in government will make a significant difference. The collapse of Bihar’s 13th bridge within 20 days set a record. In the eighth century, Adi Shankaracharya clashed with Mandan Mishra in Mahishi hamlet, … Read more
Trust plays a crucial role in governance. The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG-2024 results have caused widespread skepticism in the medical and dental admissions process. This year’s NEET has been plagued by allegations of paper leaks, malpractices, and technical difficulties, as well as the granting of grace marks to some candidates. Despite its intended … Read more
The Supreme Court of India clarified that a divorced Muslim woman can seek maintenance under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), addressing the impact of a 1986 law that limited relief to Muslim personal law. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, was seen as a watershed moment that undermined the country’s … Read more
