polygamy
Assam Introduces Stringent Anti-Polygamy Bill: Up to 7 Years Imprisonment for Offenders
Nov 26, 2025 02:47 am CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has introduced a comprehensive anti-polygamy bill that proposes imprisonment up to seven years for first-time offenders and ten years for those concealing existing marriages. The legislation aims to eliminate polygamous practices statewide except in Sixth Schedule areas and for Scheduled Tribes, while providing compensation to affected women and imposing additional consequences including disqualification from government employment and benefits.
Kerala High Court Rules Beggar Cannot Be Forced To Pay Maintenance To Wife
Sep 20, 2025 06:57 pm CST
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a court cannot compel a beggar to pay maintenance to his wife, while directing the state to step in to ensure that destitute spouses receive food and clothing.
Muslim Man Can't Have Multiple Wives If He Can't Maintain Them: Kerala High Court
Sep 20, 2025 04:10 pm CST
The Kerala High Court has observed that it cannot accept multiple marriages of a Muslim man when he has no capacity to maintain his wives, and one of them approaches the court claiming maintenance.