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Divorce Among Muslims Final After Husband Declares It In Lawful Manner: Court
The order is a first of its kind. Since marriage and divorce among the Muslim community come under the ambit of the Muslim Personal Law, even the Supreme Court has not commented on this.
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Cousin Lovers Safe In Florida After Statewide Ban On Marriage Fails
A Florida bill to ban first-cousin marriage failed after the larger health bill containing it died in the state House of Representatives.
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7-Year Jail, Heavy Fines: Maharashtra Passes Freedom Of Religion Bill
The Maharashtra assembly on Monday night passed the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, which has stringent provisions to prohibit religious conversions carried out through coercion, fraud, inducement or marriage, by voice vote.
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Devendra Fadnavis Defends Anti-Conversion Bill, Says Law Targets Fraud, Not Faith
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday defended the state government's proposed Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, asserting that it is designed to curb fraudulent religious conversions.
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Planning To Marry In Gujarat? Your Parents Will Now Be Notified
The landscape of marriage registration in Gujarat is set for a major transformation. The state government has introduced a proposal that brings the "family unit" directly into the legal documentation of a marriage.
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'Every Broken Promise Of Marriage Doesn't Amount To Rape': Top Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed an FIR alleging rape on the false pretext of marriage, saying the facts unmistakably indicate towards a classic case of a consensual relationship turning acrimonious.
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First Wife Must Be Heard Before Muslim Man's Second Marriage: Kerala Court
The Kerala High Court ruled that if a Muslim man wants to register his second marriage under the Kerala Registration of Marriages (Common) Rules 2008, while his earlier one is still in existence, his first wife should also be heard.
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"Best Decision Ever": Barack Obama's 33rd Anniversary Post For Wife Michelle
Barack and Michelle Obama have marked a personal milestone, celebrating 33 years of marriage. The former US President shared a message for his wife.
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Muslim Man Can't Have Multiple Wives If He Can't Maintain Them: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has observed that it cannot accept multiple marriages of a Muslim man when he has no capacity to maintain his wives, and one of them approaches the court claiming maintenance.
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"Married Partners Can't Say They Want to Be Independent Of Each Other": Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it was "impossible" that in a continuing marriage, a husband or a wife could say they want to be independent of their partner.
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Fisk Season 3 Now Available for Streaming on Netflix: What You Need to Know
Fisk, created and starring Kitty Flanagan as Helen Tudor Fisk, who takes a job at a shabby, messy law firm in the suburban region, tired as Gruber and Fisk. She is dealing with her messy marriage and leading the firm as a top lawyer with numerous challenges, which is shown in the most comedic form, and is something to watch.
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"Criminal To Love?" Top Court Asks, Junks Plea Over Muslim Girl's Marriage
The Supreme Court has dismissed a special leave petition by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, or NCPCR, that challenged a 2022 Punjab and Haryana High Court verdict granting protection to a (then) 16-year-old Muslim girl.
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"Las Vegas of Europe": Foreign Couples Flock To Denmark To Get Married
The head of the marriage office at Copenhagen City Hall, Anita Okkels Birk Thomsen, said that about 8,000 wedding ceremonies were performed there last year.
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Man Accuses Wife Of Attempt To Murder, Gets Booked Under Child Marriage Act
According to police sources, the Raichur Women's Police have registered a case against the husband, Tataiah, after confirming that he had married a minor girl aged 15.8 years.
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"We Are Proud": 2 Himachal Brothers Marry Same Woman Embracing Polyandry
Bride Sunita Chauhan and grooms Pradeep and Kapil Negi said they took the decision without any pressure.
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Divorce Among Muslims Final After Husband Declares It In Lawful Manner: Court
The order is a first of its kind. Since marriage and divorce among the Muslim community come under the ambit of the Muslim Personal Law, even the Supreme Court has not commented on this.
-
Cousin Lovers Safe In Florida After Statewide Ban On Marriage Fails
A Florida bill to ban first-cousin marriage failed after the larger health bill containing it died in the state House of Representatives.
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7-Year Jail, Heavy Fines: Maharashtra Passes Freedom Of Religion Bill
The Maharashtra assembly on Monday night passed the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, which has stringent provisions to prohibit religious conversions carried out through coercion, fraud, inducement or marriage, by voice vote.
-
Devendra Fadnavis Defends Anti-Conversion Bill, Says Law Targets Fraud, Not Faith
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday defended the state government's proposed Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, asserting that it is designed to curb fraudulent religious conversions.
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Planning To Marry In Gujarat? Your Parents Will Now Be Notified
The landscape of marriage registration in Gujarat is set for a major transformation. The state government has introduced a proposal that brings the "family unit" directly into the legal documentation of a marriage.
-
'Every Broken Promise Of Marriage Doesn't Amount To Rape': Top Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed an FIR alleging rape on the false pretext of marriage, saying the facts unmistakably indicate towards a classic case of a consensual relationship turning acrimonious.
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First Wife Must Be Heard Before Muslim Man's Second Marriage: Kerala Court
The Kerala High Court ruled that if a Muslim man wants to register his second marriage under the Kerala Registration of Marriages (Common) Rules 2008, while his earlier one is still in existence, his first wife should also be heard.
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"Best Decision Ever": Barack Obama's 33rd Anniversary Post For Wife Michelle
Barack and Michelle Obama have marked a personal milestone, celebrating 33 years of marriage. The former US President shared a message for his wife.
-
Muslim Man Can't Have Multiple Wives If He Can't Maintain Them: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has observed that it cannot accept multiple marriages of a Muslim man when he has no capacity to maintain his wives, and one of them approaches the court claiming maintenance.
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"Married Partners Can't Say They Want to Be Independent Of Each Other": Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it was "impossible" that in a continuing marriage, a husband or a wife could say they want to be independent of their partner.
-
Fisk Season 3 Now Available for Streaming on Netflix: What You Need to Know
Fisk, created and starring Kitty Flanagan as Helen Tudor Fisk, who takes a job at a shabby, messy law firm in the suburban region, tired as Gruber and Fisk. She is dealing with her messy marriage and leading the firm as a top lawyer with numerous challenges, which is shown in the most comedic form, and is something to watch.
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"Criminal To Love?" Top Court Asks, Junks Plea Over Muslim Girl's Marriage
The Supreme Court has dismissed a special leave petition by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, or NCPCR, that challenged a 2022 Punjab and Haryana High Court verdict granting protection to a (then) 16-year-old Muslim girl.
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"Las Vegas of Europe": Foreign Couples Flock To Denmark To Get Married
The head of the marriage office at Copenhagen City Hall, Anita Okkels Birk Thomsen, said that about 8,000 wedding ceremonies were performed there last year.
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Man Accuses Wife Of Attempt To Murder, Gets Booked Under Child Marriage Act
According to police sources, the Raichur Women's Police have registered a case against the husband, Tataiah, after confirming that he had married a minor girl aged 15.8 years.
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"We Are Proud": 2 Himachal Brothers Marry Same Woman Embracing Polyandry
Bride Sunita Chauhan and grooms Pradeep and Kapil Negi said they took the decision without any pressure.
