Protection of Women from Domestic Violence

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act) provides a range of remedies in the civil law, to protect women from domestic violence and prevent its occurrence in future. The orders under the act are in the civil nature. But if the orders are neglected or violated by the defendant, such violation will turn into a criminal offence.

Registration of Marriages in Kerala

he marriages in Kerala are governed by personal laws such as Hindu, Christian, and Muslim marriage laws. but the registration of such marriages is governed by common rules: The Kerala Registration of Marriages (Common) Rules, 2008. It was the Supreme Court which in Seema v Aswani Kumar [2006 (1) KLT 791 (SC)] issued direction to all state Governments to formulate Rules for compulsory registration of marriages, irrespective of religion of the parties.

Motor Accident Compensation in a Nutshell

The victims of motor vehicle accidents are eligible to get compensation, as a relief measure, under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act). The M V Act lays out provision for establishment of Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT). MACT is empowered to adjudicate all claims relating to compensation in motor vehicle accidents, involving death, bodily injury or damage to property.

Overseas Citizenship of India: What it is?

India introduced the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme by amending the Citizenship Act, 1955 in August 2005. The Scheme provides for registration as Overseas Citizen of India. A registered Overseas Citizen of India is granted multiple entry, multipurpose, life-long visa for visiting India.

Right to Buy Property in India by Non-residents

The foreign nationals residing outside India are not eligible to buy properties in India whereas the foreign citizen who is residing in India can buy a property in India without a need for approval from Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Foreign nationals of non-Indian origin resident in India (except those from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, China, Iran, Nepal, Bhutan, Macau, Hong Kong or Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) can acquire immovable property in India.