Section 8 deals with the powers of a natural guardian, with special reference to immoveable property. Prior to the passing of the Act, a natural guardian of a minor had very wide rights, and he could sell, mortgage, charge or otherwise dispose of the minor’s property without the sanction of a Court, provided such an […]
What are the Powers of a Natural Guardian under the Hindu Marriage Act?
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Permanent Alimony and Maintenance given to Wife under the Hindu Marriage Act
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Whereas the previous section (S. 24) deals with alimony pendente lite, S. 25 makes provisions for permanent alimony and maintenance, and provides that a Court may, at the time of passing any decree (or even at any time subsequent thereto), on the application made by the wife or the husband, order that the other spouse […]
Legitimacy of Children of Void and Voidable Marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act
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Under the general law, a legitimate child is one who is born in a lawful wedlock, and a child born out of a void marriage is necessarily a bastard. This would normally cause great hardship to a child (for no fault of his own), and therefore, S. 16 provides that notwithstanding that a marriage is […]