Bar Council of India passes resolution opposing same-sex marriage legalisation

Apr 23, 2023

The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Sunday passed a resolution opposing the grant of legal recognition to same-sex marriage in the country.

Allahabad HC refuses to grant relief to interfaith couples seeking protection

Jan 29, 2024

The Allahabad High Court has refused to grant relief on the petition filed by a couple demanding security after an inter-religious marriage. The court...

Delhi HC refused to grant anticipatory bail to woman accused of forging marriage certificate

Aug 07, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 7 : The Delhi High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail application of a woman accused of forging a marriage...

Himachal: Considering to raise widow re-marriage grant from Rs 65,000 to Rs 1 lakh, says CM Sukkhu

Jul 21, 2023

The initiative aims to encourage remarriage and facilitate the rehabilitation of widows, the CM said in a press statement.

Pak: Punjab proposes bill to raise minimum age for girl marriage to 18

Apr 29, 2024

The proposed Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2024 serves as a modernised iteration of the antiquated Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929.

Petition in SC seeking equality of marriage under Special Marriage Act

Dec 16, 2022

A lawyer on Friday mentioned a plea seeking equality of marriage under the Special Marriage Act before the Supreme Court of India.