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An Overview of Divorce under Muslim Law in India
Introduction TO An Overview of Divorce under Muslim Law in India While marriage (Nikah) forms the cornerstone of family life in Muslim Law, the reality of human relationships also necessitates provisions for its dissolution. Divorce, in Islamic jurisprudence, is a multifaceted concept that reflects the contractual nature of marriage, allowing for its termination under specific circumstances. Unlike some other legal systems that might view marriage as an indissoluble sacrament, Muslim Law, while upholding the sanctity of Nikah, recognizes divorce as a permissible, albeit disliked, act when marital harmony becomes unattainable. This overview will delve into the various forms of divorce available under Muslim Law in India, their legal bases, and the significant evolution they have undergone in the contemporary legal landscape. The provisions for dissolving a marriage under Muslim Law are designed to address marital breakdown while simultaneously emphasizing avenues for reconciliation...
Divorce: Grounds and Relevant Provisions Of hindu marriage Act,1955
Introduction to Divorce: Grounds and Relevant Provisions Of hindu marriage Act,1955 The word ‘divorce’ had not been defined under any statutory provisions but it could be defined as a legal dissolution of judicial ties established at marriages. Thus a divorce is also a seven lettered word, which separates the united couple at their own wish with their own consent. Thus divorce can be considered a means to break marriage that happens not just between two individuals but also between two families. Theories of Divorce The theories of divorce are as follows: (1) The fault theory The fault theory of divorce is also known as the offense theory or guilt theory. Therefore it highlights on the point that a marriage can be dissolved when any of the parties within the bond of matrimonial ties commits an offense against the innocent party of the marriage. Thus it is necessary to have a guilty partner and an innocent partner within the bond the matrimonial ties. The innocen...