Legal protection for women in relationships in India did not develop overnight. It has evolved through legislation and sustained judicial interpretation, largely in response to social realities where women often face financial…
Month: February 2026
The growing use of digital communication in personal relationships has significantly altered the nature of legal disputes. Messages, emails, call records, financial transactions, and online interactions now form a substantial part of…
Weddings and relationship-related services involve significant financial commitments. From event planners and photographers to banquet halls and travel bookings, consumers often make advance payments based on assurances rather than written terms. When…
Legal rights in relationships are often misunderstood or discovered too late. Many disputes escalate not because the law is harsh, but because people are unaware of what the law already provides and…
Indian courts have recently delivered several important rulings impacting marriage, live-in relationships, maintenance, digital evidence, and matrimonial disputes. These developments reflect how the law is responding to changing social realities while reinforcing…
Why This Cover Story Matters in February February is widely associated with relationships, commitment, and emotional choice. Public conversation focuses on love as freedom, expression, and trust. What remains largely absent from…
February is often painted in the colours of romance. Love is celebrated, promises are made, and relationships are glorified across screens and conversations. Yet, in real life, very few people pause to…
Courts Reiterate Mandatory POSH Compliance for All Employers In recent months, multiple High Courts have reiterated that the constitution of an Internal Committee under the POSH Act is mandatory for every organisation…
Indian courts have repeatedly clarified that matrimonial laws must operate within the boundaries of fairness and due process. Men involved in such disputes are entitled to specific procedural and legal safeguards. Key…
I am not a lawyer. Like most readers of this magazine, I encounter the law as a citizen, not as a practitioner. My understanding comes from reading judgments, following legal news, and…