Family Law · In Hindi
Live-in relationships in India: the law and key Supreme Court rulings
How Indian courts have approached live-in relationships, with an overview of the key Supreme Court decisions.
Civil, Criminal & Pre-Litigation
Matrimonial & Family Litigation
Matrimonial and family litigation covers divorce, maintenance, custody, domestic violence and related proceedings. These matters are heard mainly by Family Courts, with appeals to the High Court.
Matters handled
- Divorce
- Contested divorce, and divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, where courts may waive the six-month waiting period in appropriate cases.
- Maintenance
- Maintenance for spouses, children and parents under Section 144 of the BNSS and the personal laws.
- Domestic violence
- Protection, residence and monetary relief under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
- Custody and guardianship
- Custody and visitation, decided on the welfare of the child.
- Transfer petitions
- Transfer of matrimonial cases between States by the Supreme Court.
- Court marriage
- Marriage and registration under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, which requires 30 days’ public notice.
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General information only, not legal advice. The law stated is subject to change; reviewed by Hanmat Lodhi Advocate.
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