Dower : Mahr or dower is a payment or gift given by the groom to the bride in Islamic marriages.under Muslim Women (Protection Of Rights On Divorce Act,1986)
Legal Glossary
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance: Is a legal arrangement in which one spouse provides financial support to the other after a divorce or separation. This support is intended to help the lower-earning or financially dependent spouse maintain a certain standard of living that they were...
ADOPTION
Adoption : Adoption is the legal act of permanently taking on the parenting responsibilities for a child who is not biologically one's own.(Section 6 to 11 of the Hindu Adoption And Maintenance Act,1956)
GUARDIAN
Guardian : Is an individual who has legal and ethical responsibility for the care, protection, and decision-making on behalf of someone who is unable to manage these aspects themselves. Guardians are often appointed for minors, individuals with disabilities, or...
BAIL
Bail : The release, prior to trial, of a person accused of a crime, under specified conditions designed to assure that person's appearance in court when required. (Section 436 of Criminal Procedure Code) READ MORE - BAIL PROVISIONS SOURCE - INDIA TODAY...
Abscond
Abscond : Act of leaving a location or jurisdiction, often without prior notice, to avoid legal consequences, obligations, or court proceedings. It can involve escaping from law enforcement, skipping bail, or evading legal responsibilities. (Section 82 of Criminal...