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By shagun , 25 July 2025

Muslim Family Laws in India: Marriage, Maintenance, Property & Divorce Rules Explained

This act ensures that Muslims in India are governed by Islamic personal laws (Shariat) in matters like

  • Marriage
  • Divorce
  • Inheritance
  • Wills
  • Gifts
  • Guardianship

Before this law, many personal issues were decided using customs and local practices, which often went against Islamic teachings. This Act made sure that Shariah (Islamic law) is applied uniformly to Muslims across India in their personal matters.

By shagun , 25 July 2025

RERA Rules Every Indian Homebuyer Must Know before buying the property.

RERA was enacted to protect home buyers and ensure transparency in the real estate sector. It regulates builders, agents, and housing projects so that people don't get cheated while buying property.

By shagun , 25 July 2025

Buying Property? Know the Must-Register Documents Under the Registration Act.

The Registration Act, 1908 is a law that governs the registration of documents, especially those related to property and land. Its main goal is to create a public record of important documents to avoid disputes and fraud.

By shagun , 25 July 2025

Land Rights in India: How the 2013 Act Protects You From Forced Acquisition

This Act replaces the old Land Acquisition Act of 1894. It ensures that when the government or private companies acquire land from people (especially farmers or tribal communities), they are given:

  • Fair compensation
  • Proper rehabilitation
  • Resettlement support

Key Highlights:

Fair Compensation:

Landowners get 2 to 4 times the market value depending on the location (rural or urban).

By shagun , 25 July 2025

4% Job Quota, 5% Education Seats & More: Know Your Rights Under RPWD Act 2016

This Act is a law to protect and promote the rights and dignity of people with disabilities in India. It replaced the old 1995 law and includes 21 types of disabilities, like blindness, deafness, autism, intellectual disability, mental illness, and more.

By shagun , 25 July 2025

What Is the Right to Education Act? Free Admission, No Donations & More

The RTE Act, 2009, makes education a fundamental right for every child in India.

It ensures that all children aged 6 to 14 years get free and compulsory education in a nearby government or government-aided school.

By shagun , 25 July 2025

Interfaith or Inter-Caste Marriage in India? Know Your Rights Under the Special Marriage Act

The Special Marriage Act, 1954, allows people of different religions or castes to marry without converting. It is a secular law, meaning it applies to all Indian citizens, regardless of religion.

By shagun , 25 July 2025

Property Transfer Laws in India: Your Guide to Sale, Gift, Lease and Mortgage.

The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 is a law that governs the transfer of property between living people in India. It explains how property can be legally sold, gifted, leased, or mortgaged, and under what conditions such transfers are valid.

By shagun , 25 July 2025

Transgender Rights in India: What the Transgender Persons Act, Really Says

This law was made to protect the rights and dignity of transgender people in India. It prohibits discrimination and provides for recognition, welfare, and legal protection for transgender persons.

By shagun , 25 July 2025

Child Labour in India: What’s Illegal, Who Can Work & How to Report It

This law is made to stop the exploitation of children by prohibiting child labour in dangerous jobs and regulating the work of older children in non-hazardous jobs.

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