India’s divorce laws are explained in a clear, structured manner, covering all statutory grounds under the Hindu Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act. Includes landmark Supreme Court judgments and the evolving doctrine of irretrievable breakdown of marriage.
Yesterday, On 22nd August, The Assam government introduced a Bill to repeal the Muslim marriage and divorce law due to concerns of underage and forced marriages. The proposed Bill aims to abolish the 1935 Act, citing its facilitation of child marriages and lack of registration mandate. The government seeks to align laws with contemporary standards to prevent such marriages.
