India till the year 2000 had very low divorce rates. Divorce was more of a taboo and breaking off in the relationship was like amputation, extremely painful and tasking both financially and mentally not only to the spouses also the parents.
The Globalization has Metamorphosed the International Family Law, there is ever increasing movement of Indian families to foreign lands. According to a Ministry of External Affairs report, there are 32 million NRIs and OCIs residing outside India and overseas Indians comprise the world’s largest overseas diaspora. Every year approximately 2.5 million (25 Lakh Indians) migrate outside India, of which more than 50% are married.
Mental Cruelty from the Husbands’ (Men) point of view can be defined as that Conduct by Wife upon her Husband that inflicts mental pain, agony, exasperation, gaslighting, intimidation, and suffering making it impossible live together.
Divorce disputes in India are not just a matter between husband and wife; it is a family issue that affects everyone involved. India has a complex social structure where the family is considered the basic unit of society, and any breakdown of the family unit is seen as a social stigma.
Going through a divorce can be a difficult and emotional time, but when the divorce involves international issues, it can be even more complex. In an international divorce, there may be differences in laws and procedures across different countries, and navigating these differences can be overwhelming. International divorce proceedings can become more complex and challenging if there is dispute with respect to custody of the child or if asset division in different countries is required.
In my past decade and half practicing Family law, I have seen a raise in the divorce’s cases especially in the last 3 to 4 years filed by men citing Adultery by their wife as a reason.
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining process, especially when it involves children. One of the most critical issues that arise during divorce is deciding who gets custody of the children. The decision is based on several factors, and the courts take into consideration what is in the best interest of the child. In this blog post, we will discuss in detail the different types of custody arrangements, factors that determine custody, and the legal process involved.
High net worth individuals (HNWIs) are those individuals in India who have a net worth of at least Rs. 25 crores (or $3.5 million) or more. These individuals have significant financial resources and are often able to afford a luxurious lifestyle, typically business men, politicians, celebrities, high profile individuals, C-Suite Executives etc… fall in this category…
Vague allegations made against every member of the family of husband cannot be accepted by any court at their face value and the allegations must be scrutinized by the Court before framing charge.
Islam is the second largest religion in India, with ~14.5% of the country’s population or roughly 200+ million people make the Muslim population in India. A Muslim is someone who follows or practices Islam or Mohamaden religion. A Muslim can be by birth or by conversion. Sharia, Sharia law or Islamic law is a set of religious principles which form part of the Islamic culture. The Sharia law is applicable to all Muslims, Ahmadis, Shias, Sunnies, Cutchi Memons, Khojas, Bhoras, Meos, Moplahs, and various other sub categories of Muslims.
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