The law is an ass, or maybe the law is only in the book. Even though dowry prohibition act is decades old, the law book is not to be opened and eyes are to be kept shut when a minister openly distributes dowry and even names it 'Dahej Vitran Kendra' (Dowry distribution centre) http://www.centralchronicle.com/viewnews.asp?articleID=37343 By Our Staff Reporter Sagar, June 2: Madhya Pradesh Panchayats and Rural Development Minister Gopal Bhargav is again embroiled in controversy for spending crores while simultaneously solemnising the wedding of more than 1,000 women under the Mukhya Mantri Kanyadan Yojana. Gifts worth crores, collected from government and other sources, were distributed on Monday when the mass marriage took place at the Minister's native place Garhakota. Mr … [Read more...] about Minister openly give mass dowry, will he get prosecuted?
Man – Injure yourself to get bail
While this “King Solomon” kind of justice is desirable, it will be effective only if such measures are adopted against all kinds of dubious and false complaints. ------------------------------------------------------ IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI http://courtnic.nic.in/dhcorder/dhcqrydisp_O.asp?pn=100378&yr=2010 16.06.2010 Present: Mr. Yogesh Swroop and Mr. Ranjeet Khatri, Advocates for the petitioner. Mr. Jaideep Malik, APP for the State with Inspector Sudhir Kumar. Bail Application No.1107/2010 When the parties were living together, wife (complainant) was allegedly beaten up by the petitioner (husband), who is an advocate. It is stated by counsel for the petitioner that the injuries on the person of the wife as given in MLC were … [Read more...] about Man – Injure yourself to get bail
Press release:Bangalore family court refuses memorandums on children welfare and rights
Note: This press release was sent on 14th Jun to media people. Save Indian Family Foundation (SIFF), Children’s Rights Initiative for Shared Parenting (CRISP) and All India Mothers-in-Law Protection Forum (AIMPF) are pro-family NGOs creating awareness in the society about rampant family-breaking being done by misuse of dowry harassment laws, domestic violence laws, maintenance laws and child custody laws. On the eve of International Family Day, i.e. on May 14, the above NGOs had conducted a joint press conference and stressed upon the importance of strong families and fatherly role models for children and society. They had also asked the Indian Govt. to take immediate steps to stop family breaking due to misuse of dowry laws, violation of civil liberties of innocents under Section 498A, … [Read more...] about Press release:Bangalore family court refuses memorandums on children welfare and rights
Fathers’ day event at Bangalore
Pictures of Fathers’ day event organised by CRISP (Children Rights Initiative for Shared Parenting) at Bangalore, near Mahatma Gandhi Statue, MG Road on 19th Jun are at link below. http://picasaweb.google.com/117467678735351888483/CRISPFathersDayEventOn19thJun2010Bangalore A father showing picture of his daughter at Fathers’ Day event … [Read more...] about Fathers’ day event at Bangalore
Another ‘glorious’ statement by another SC judge
People haven’t forgotten the advice given last year by Justice Katju of Supreme Court to husbands “Do what the wife tells you and never question her authority.” . Now another ‘sage’ advice comes the way of Indian husbands from another SC judge Deepak Verma. However, one would expect more logic from an SC judge who says “restrictions on independence are like dividends”… it is difficult to fathom how is restriction on independence is a dividend in itself. It is more a tax than dividend. Since the judge has talked in financial terms to explain marriage, let us try to understand a bit deeper what he has said. In financial terms, a dividend is paid on an investment. In this case, the SC judge’s statement implies without doubt that the dividend is being given by husband to wife. So far so … [Read more...] about Another ‘glorious’ statement by another SC judge
Divorce made easier, or rather possible – but watch out!
This recent news about making "irretrievable breakdown of marriage" a ground for divorce has led to many people talking about how beneficial it will be for the separated couples who cannot get divorce under Hindu Marriage Act as it currently exists. The only problem is the definition of irretrievable breakdown of marriage. Most likely, it will not be granted for less than 5 years of separation. Then again, it will be need to be proved to the satisfaction of the court. Given the time taken by Indian courts, who is to say how many more years it might take once a divorce application is filed on this new proposed ground. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-to-consider-making-it-easier-to-get-divorce/articleshow/6029884.cms NEW DELHI: Sparring couples may now have a way out … [Read more...] about Divorce made easier, or rather possible – but watch out!