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‘Mutual hostage-taking’: Why Rajasthan HC criticised state’s ‘atta satta’ marriage custom
May 20, 2026 10:01 am
Atta satta arrangements involve families ‘exchanging’ daughters — including minors — for marriage, based on a logic of mutual assurance. The court highlighted serious issues of consent and exploitation within it.
In a time of religious polarisation, Supreme Court verdict on alimony for Muslim women is a step forward
July 12, 2024 11:45 am
Muslim women continue to be denied their Quranic rights as well as constitutional rights. SC verdict can enable them to fight for justice
'Second wife', kin not liable to be prosecuted in bigamy cases: Karnataka HC
March 31, 2024 9:15 am
A woman had lodged a complaint against her husband, his second wife and his family members for participating in the wedding ceremony even though they were aware of his first marriage.
Supreme Court asks Centre to file committee report on personal laws
March 28, 2016 1:16 pm
A bench comprising Chief justice T S Thakur and Justice U U Lalit asked Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, to submit the report within six weeks in the court.
Cabinet nod to women's share in husband's ancestral property
July 18, 2013 12:56 am
The Bill is now expected to come up for passage in the Monsoon Session of Parliament next month.
Hindu couple ties knot outside Pak press club
July 11, 2011 3:07 pm
Hindu couple tied knot outside press club to protest lack of law for registration of Hindu marriages.
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