Page 6 - Marriage

A third of women married in India in 2018 were 18-20 years old, shows data

West Bengal, Rajasthan and Bihar were worst in terms of women marrying at an early age

Women who overturn gender norms face more violence in marriage: Study

Domestic violence has become the most common form of abuse inflicted on women--it affects one in three women globally.

Adults have right to choose their partner, irrespective of religion: HC

The Allahabad High Court has observed that adults have the right to choose their life partner, irrespective of the religion professed by them

Parts of new anti-conversion law can't operate, says Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday stayed the operation of some sections related to interfaith marriages of the state's new anti-conversion law, in a setback to the state government

Notice to residence of persons marrying under SMA contempt of court: HC

The Delhi HC has said that a Sub-Divisional Magistrate prima facie committed contempt of court by sending a notice to the residence of a person desirous of marrying his partner under the SMA

Fencer Perez Maurice loses bout but accepts coach's marriage proposal

Argentina fencer Maria Belen Perez Maurice might have suffered a defeat in the women's sabre event on Monday in the Tokyo Olympics, but she had a reason to smile despite the loss

Marriages, funerals to be allowed with limited number of attendees in Delhi

Marriages and funerals will be permitted in Delhi with a limited number of attendees across all the four grades under the colour-coded action plan

Marriage not a contract, but a sacramental one: Madras High Court

A husband and wife must realise 'ego' and 'intolerance' are like footwear and should be left out of their house, when they enter. Else, their children will have to face a miserable life

Panel evaluating marriagable age of girls submits recommendations

The panel has sent its recommendations to the Prime Minister's Office and the Women and Child Development Ministry

SC to examine state laws on religious conversion due to interfaith marriage

The Supreme Court agreed to examine controversial new laws of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand regulating religious conversions due to inter-faith marriages

None can interfere if adult marries as per her choice, convert: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court was hearing a petition by a father claiming that his daughter has been unduly influenced to marry a man of a different religion

Small is in as 'Corona' nuptials take over from the Big Fat Indian Wedding

Marriage functions today are more intimate affairs, with couples saving on travel costs and elaborate buffets, spending instead on staycation, gifts and personalised events

PM's call for revision in girls age to marry: Here is what data tells us

Although there is ambiguity in available data, trends suggest that in nearly one-third of marriages in India women are aged less than 21

Odisha govt issues fresh guidelines for weddings, funeral amid Covid-19

The Odisha government directs the district and police authorities in the state to ensure strict implementation of guidelines

The week that was

A normal day in a happily married couple's life

The shape of things to come

At the end of all that planning, everything should come together perfectly -but rarely does

Meet Sanjay Jatav, the man who fought for his right to be a groom

People from lower-caste Jatav communities are not allowed to share public spaces with those belonging to the upper castes

Study rejects marriage and healthy living link

A new study challenges the claim that people who marry get healthier

No more extravagant wedding? Bill in LS seeks cap on guests, menu

Marriages Bill, 2016, may be taken up as a private member's Bill in the upcoming Lok Sabha session

Why young Americans are having babies before marriage

The greater the income inequality in an area, the less likely young men and women are to marry before having a first child