Latest items for India
May 1, 2025, 3:11 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"However, crimes against women, caste crimes and digital fraud increased, according to the Crime in India Report 2022" (par. 3). "With over 11,000 cases, Delhi accounted for the highest number of violent crimes among all metropolises. Mumbai followed with about 5,000 such cases. Over 2,000 cases were reported from Bengaluru and Pune each. Violent crimes include murder, infanticide, foeticide, dowry deaths, grievous hurt, kidnapping and abduction, rape, rioting, and robbery among others" (par. 11-13). "Meanwhile, disposal of crimes against women worsened even as they accounted for about a tenth of all the crimes registered. Over 365,000 cases of crimes against women were recorded in 2022, or an average of 1,001...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"However, crimes against women, caste crimes and digital fraud increased, according to the Crime in India Report 2022" (par. 3). "With over 11,000 cases, Delhi accounted for the highest number of violent crimes among all metropolises. Mumbai followed with about 5,000 such cases. Over 2,000 cases were reported from Bengaluru and Pune each. Violent crimes include murder, infanticide, foeticide, dowry deaths, grievous hurt, kidnapping and abduction, rape, rioting, and robbery among others" (par. 11-13). "Meanwhile, disposal of crimes against women worsened even as they accounted for about a tenth of all the crimes registered. Over 365,000 cases of crimes against women were recorded in 2022, or an average of 1,001...more
May 1, 2025, 3:11 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: MURDER-PRACTICE-1
"Violent crimes include murder, infanticide, foeticide, dowry deaths, grievous hurt, kidnapping and abduction, rape, rioting, and robbery among others" (par. 13). This suggest that dowry deaths take place in India (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: MURDER-PRACTICE-1
"Violent crimes include murder, infanticide, foeticide, dowry deaths, grievous hurt, kidnapping and abduction, rape, rioting, and robbery among others" (par. 13). This suggest that dowry deaths take place in India (IME - CODER COMMENT).
May 1, 2025, 3:11 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Violent crimes include murder, infanticide, foeticide, dowry deaths, grievous hurt, kidnapping and abduction, rape, rioting, and robbery among others" (par. 15). "While the conviction rate for cases of rape/gang rape was 69.4 per cent, it was 17.7 per cent for cases of cruelty by the husband. The pendency rate for both crimes remained over 90 per cent" (par. 25).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Violent crimes include murder, infanticide, foeticide, dowry deaths, grievous hurt, kidnapping and abduction, rape, rioting, and robbery among others" (par. 15). "While the conviction rate for cases of rape/gang rape was 69.4 per cent, it was 17.7 per cent for cases of cruelty by the husband. The pendency rate for both crimes remained over 90 per cent" (par. 25).
May 1, 2025, 3:11 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"Meanwhile, disposal of crimes against women worsened even as they accounted for about a tenth of all the crimes registered. Over 365,000 cases of crimes against women were recorded in 2022, or an average of 1,001 cases daily. This is a 2 per cent rise compared to the average in 2021 (chart 5). . .While cases of 'kidnapping and abduction' and 'assault with an intent to outrage a woman's modesty' made up 23 per cent each, rape accounted for 8.6 per cent of these cases" (par. 18-20, 22). "While the conviction rate for cases of rape/gang rape was 69.4 per cent, it was 17.7 per cent for cases of cruelty...more
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"Meanwhile, disposal of crimes against women worsened even as they accounted for about a tenth of all the crimes registered. Over 365,000 cases of crimes against women were recorded in 2022, or an average of 1,001 cases daily. This is a 2 per cent rise compared to the average in 2021 (chart 5). . .While cases of 'kidnapping and abduction' and 'assault with an intent to outrage a woman's modesty' made up 23 per cent each, rape accounted for 8.6 per cent of these cases" (par. 18-20, 22). "While the conviction rate for cases of rape/gang rape was 69.4 per cent, it was 17.7 per cent for cases of cruelty...more
May 1, 2025, 3:11 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1, ISSA-PRACTICE-1
"Violent crimes include murder, infanticide, foeticide, dowry deaths, grievous hurt, kidnapping and abduction, rape, rioting, and robbery among others" (par. 15).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1, ISSA-PRACTICE-1
"Violent crimes include murder, infanticide, foeticide, dowry deaths, grievous hurt, kidnapping and abduction, rape, rioting, and robbery among others" (par. 15).
May 1, 2025, 3:11 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1, IIP-PRACTICE-2
"Meanwhile, disposal of crimes against women worsened even as they accounted for about a tenth of all the crimes registered. Over 365,000 cases of crimes against women were recorded in 2022, or an average of 1,001 cases daily. This is a 2 per cent rise compared to the average in 2021 (chart 5). . .While cases of 'kidnapping and abduction' and 'assault with an intent to outrage a woman's modesty' made up 23 per cent each, rape accounted for 8.6 per cent of these cases" (par. 18-20, 22).
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1, IIP-PRACTICE-2
"Meanwhile, disposal of crimes against women worsened even as they accounted for about a tenth of all the crimes registered. Over 365,000 cases of crimes against women were recorded in 2022, or an average of 1,001 cases daily. This is a 2 per cent rise compared to the average in 2021 (chart 5). . .While cases of 'kidnapping and abduction' and 'assault with an intent to outrage a woman's modesty' made up 23 per cent each, rape accounted for 8.6 per cent of these cases" (par. 18-20, 22).
May 1, 2025, 3:11 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"While the conviction rate for cases of rape/gang rape was 69.4 per cent, it was 17.7 per cent for cases of cruelty by the husband. The pendency rate for both crimes remained over 90 per cent" (par. 25).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"While the conviction rate for cases of rape/gang rape was 69.4 per cent, it was 17.7 per cent for cases of cruelty by the husband. The pendency rate for both crimes remained over 90 per cent" (par. 25).
May 1, 2025, 3:11 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"Meanwhile, disposal of crimes against women worsened even as they accounted for about a tenth of all the crimes registered. Over 365,000 cases of crimes against women were recorded in 2022, or an average of 1,001 cases daily. This is a 2 per cent rise compared to the average in 2021 (chart 5). Cruelty by the husband (or his relatives) accounted for about 40 per cent of these cases" (par. 18-21). ""While the conviction rate for cases of rape/gang rape was 69.4 per cent, it was 17.7 per cent for cases of cruelty by the husband. The pendency rate for both crimes remained over 90 per cent" (par. 25).more
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"Meanwhile, disposal of crimes against women worsened even as they accounted for about a tenth of all the crimes registered. Over 365,000 cases of crimes against women were recorded in 2022, or an average of 1,001 cases daily. This is a 2 per cent rise compared to the average in 2021 (chart 5). Cruelty by the husband (or his relatives) accounted for about 40 per cent of these cases" (par. 18-21). ""While the conviction rate for cases of rape/gang rape was 69.4 per cent, it was 17.7 per cent for cases of cruelty by the husband. The pendency rate for both crimes remained over 90 per cent" (par. 25).more
April 28, 2025, 3:25 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The numbers are astonishing, even in a country as cricket-mad as India. The day that five new women's cricket teams went up for auction to investors marked one the biggest-ever financial hauls in the history of women's sports — more than $775 million Cdn. The sale of media rights has also brought in additional revenue" (par. 9). "'It's massive. Growing up, we had only male cricket stars and cricket idols,' she said. 'These women coming every single day on our TV screens are going to be such big inspirations, especially in a country that loves cricket so much'" (par. 33-34).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The numbers are astonishing, even in a country as cricket-mad as India. The day that five new women's cricket teams went up for auction to investors marked one the biggest-ever financial hauls in the history of women's sports — more than $775 million Cdn. The sale of media rights has also brought in additional revenue" (par. 9). "'It's massive. Growing up, we had only male cricket stars and cricket idols,' she said. 'These women coming every single day on our TV screens are going to be such big inspirations, especially in a country that loves cricket so much'" (par. 33-34).
April 28, 2025, 3:25 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-1
"The three-week tournament is already a big deal in India, involving big cricket names and big money. The first-ever Women's Premier League (WPL) was confirmed as one of the most lucrative female leagues in the world before the first ball was even bowled, second only to WNBA basketball" (par. 8). "The women's league is also expected to attract a more diverse pool of sponsors, Rao said, pointing to the fact an Indian cosmetic company, Lotus Herbals, secured top spot on the Mumbai Indians' jersey. The female cricketers, a mix of Indian players and international ones, are also benefiting from more lucrative pay days and increased exposure during the league's first...more
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-1
"The three-week tournament is already a big deal in India, involving big cricket names and big money. The first-ever Women's Premier League (WPL) was confirmed as one of the most lucrative female leagues in the world before the first ball was even bowled, second only to WNBA basketball" (par. 8). "The women's league is also expected to attract a more diverse pool of sponsors, Rao said, pointing to the fact an Indian cosmetic company, Lotus Herbals, secured top spot on the Mumbai Indians' jersey. The female cricketers, a mix of Indian players and international ones, are also benefiting from more lucrative pay days and increased exposure during the league's first...more
April 28, 2025, 3:25 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-1
"The female cricketers, a mix of Indian players and international ones, are also benefiting from more lucrative pay days and increased exposure during the league's first three-week run" (par. 15). "Kaur is one of the highest paid female international cricketers in India, but the launch of the Women's Premier League has been a boon for her, after she secured a contract with the Mumbai Indians worth $300,000 Cdn. Even younger, rookie players are benefiting, with an assured a base salary that reached as high as $84,000 Cdn" (par. 17).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-1
"The female cricketers, a mix of Indian players and international ones, are also benefiting from more lucrative pay days and increased exposure during the league's first three-week run" (par. 15). "Kaur is one of the highest paid female international cricketers in India, but the launch of the Women's Premier League has been a boon for her, after she secured a contract with the Mumbai Indians worth $300,000 Cdn. Even younger, rookie players are benefiting, with an assured a base salary that reached as high as $84,000 Cdn" (par. 17).
April 28, 2025, 3:25 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"'It's massive. Growing up, we had only male cricket stars and cricket idols,' she said. 'These women coming every single day on our TV screens are going to be such big inspirations, especially in a country that loves cricket so much.'" (par. 33-34).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"'It's massive. Growing up, we had only male cricket stars and cricket idols,' she said. 'These women coming every single day on our TV screens are going to be such big inspirations, especially in a country that loves cricket so much.'" (par. 33-34).
April 10, 2025, 10:05 a.m.
Countries: India
Variables: CWC-DATA-3
"Annie Raja, general secretary of the National Federation of Indian Women, who recently visited relief camps where thousands displaced in the violence are now living, said she had spoken to several Kuki women who had been attacked" (para 16).
Variables: CWC-DATA-3
"Annie Raja, general secretary of the National Federation of Indian Women, who recently visited relief camps where thousands displaced in the violence are now living, said she had spoken to several Kuki women who had been attacked" (para 16).
April 10, 2025, 10:05 a.m.
Countries: India
Variables: GEW-DATA-1
"Since violence erupted in the north-eastern state in early May, between the majority Meitei and minority Kuki tribes, activists and academics believe rape and sexual violence has been systematically used as a weapon in 'revenge attacks' against women from the Kuki community by Meitei mobs" (para 3). "The use of rape as a weapon has been systemic, academics claim. On 4 May, the same day that the women in the video were attacked, two Kuki women, aged 20 and 24, were working in a carwash in a village 20 miles away when a braying, angry Meitei mob, armed with knives and sticks, came hunting for them. Eyewitnesses and relatives told...more
Variables: GEW-DATA-1
"Since violence erupted in the north-eastern state in early May, between the majority Meitei and minority Kuki tribes, activists and academics believe rape and sexual violence has been systematically used as a weapon in 'revenge attacks' against women from the Kuki community by Meitei mobs" (para 3). "The use of rape as a weapon has been systemic, academics claim. On 4 May, the same day that the women in the video were attacked, two Kuki women, aged 20 and 24, were working in a carwash in a village 20 miles away when a braying, angry Meitei mob, armed with knives and sticks, came hunting for them. Eyewitnesses and relatives told...more
April 10, 2025, 10:05 a.m.
Countries: India
Variables: GEW-PRACTICE-2
"'The narrative around what’s really been happening in Manipur – the heinous crimes committed against the Kuki community, the targeting of Kuki women, the use of rape as a weapon by Meitei mobs – all carried out with impunity by these groups, has been kept silent and concealed by the state,' said Kham Khan Suan Hausing, a professor of political science at the University of Hyderabad. 'It wasn’t until this video went viral that this overzealous attempt by the state to control the narrative has finally been exposed.' It was only last week, after the video of the women being abused began trending and the prime minister spoke out, that...more
Variables: GEW-PRACTICE-2
"'The narrative around what’s really been happening in Manipur – the heinous crimes committed against the Kuki community, the targeting of Kuki women, the use of rape as a weapon by Meitei mobs – all carried out with impunity by these groups, has been kept silent and concealed by the state,' said Kham Khan Suan Hausing, a professor of political science at the University of Hyderabad. 'It wasn’t until this video went viral that this overzealous attempt by the state to control the narrative has finally been exposed.' It was only last week, after the video of the women being abused began trending and the prime minister spoke out, that...more
April 10, 2025, 10:05 a.m.
Countries: India
Variables: GEW-PRACTICE-3
"Observers believe that fake news and misinformation that began to spread across social media and WhatsApp on 3 May could have played a critical role, as fake accounts of Meitei women being raped and killed by Kuki mobs, though disproved, began to be widely circulated in a seemingly coordinated campaign. In response, it appears that Meitei mobs began to target Kuki women in 'revenge' rape attacks. Hoineilhing Sitlhou, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Hyderabad, who has been studying the cases, said she could see a 'clear link' between the systematic spread of fake news, which appeared to be circulated quickly with the deliberate purpose of stirring...more
Variables: GEW-PRACTICE-3
"Observers believe that fake news and misinformation that began to spread across social media and WhatsApp on 3 May could have played a critical role, as fake accounts of Meitei women being raped and killed by Kuki mobs, though disproved, began to be widely circulated in a seemingly coordinated campaign. In response, it appears that Meitei mobs began to target Kuki women in 'revenge' rape attacks. Hoineilhing Sitlhou, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Hyderabad, who has been studying the cases, said she could see a 'clear link' between the systematic spread of fake news, which appeared to be circulated quickly with the deliberate purpose of stirring...more
April 10, 2025, 10:05 a.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"It was only last week, after the video of the women being abused began trending and the prime minister spoke out, that the police finally made arrests – almost 70 days after the case was filed" (para 5). "The family also alleged the police have done nothing to investigate the case. On the day of the incident, a police report was filed but made no mention of rape, and it wasn’t until the mother of one of the victims filed a new case that the complete events of the murders went on record, according to a police report seen by the Observer. 'Since then, we have not heard back from...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"It was only last week, after the video of the women being abused began trending and the prime minister spoke out, that the police finally made arrests – almost 70 days after the case was filed" (para 5). "The family also alleged the police have done nothing to investigate the case. On the day of the incident, a police report was filed but made no mention of rape, and it wasn’t until the mother of one of the victims filed a new case that the complete events of the murders went on record, according to a police report seen by the Observer. 'Since then, we have not heard back from...more
April 10, 2025, 10:05 a.m.
Countries: India
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"On 4 May, the same day that the women in the video were attacked, two Kuki women, aged 20 and 24, were working in a carwash in a village 20 miles away when a braying, angry Meitei mob, armed with knives and sticks, came hunting for them. Eyewitnesses and relatives told the Observer that the two women were thrashed and gang-raped, goaded on by Meitei women in the mob. 'They were like beasts. I cannot comprehend how someone can be so brutal,' said one co-worker. 'The most shocking part was the women in the mob who were shouting slogans: ‘kill, kill these tribals’ while they were being raped.' The two...more
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"On 4 May, the same day that the women in the video were attacked, two Kuki women, aged 20 and 24, were working in a carwash in a village 20 miles away when a braying, angry Meitei mob, armed with knives and sticks, came hunting for them. Eyewitnesses and relatives told the Observer that the two women were thrashed and gang-raped, goaded on by Meitei women in the mob. 'They were like beasts. I cannot comprehend how someone can be so brutal,' said one co-worker. 'The most shocking part was the women in the mob who were shouting slogans: ‘kill, kill these tribals’ while they were being raped.' The two...more
April 10, 2025, 10:05 a.m.
Countries: India
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"It was only last week, after the video of the women being abused began trending and the prime minister spoke out, that the police finally made arrests – almost 70 days after the case was filed" (para 5).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"It was only last week, after the video of the women being abused began trending and the prime minister spoke out, that the police finally made arrests – almost 70 days after the case was filed" (para 5).
April 10, 2025, 10:05 a.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"As footage emerged last week of two women in the state of Manipur being forcibly stripped, paraded naked, publicly molested and allegedly gang raped, everyone from prime minister Narendra Modi to the chief justice of India publicly expressed their shock and disgust" (para 1). "Since violence erupted in the north-eastern state in early May, between the majority Meitei and minority Kuki tribes, activists and academics believe rape and sexual violence has been systematically used as a weapon in 'revenge attacks' against women from the Kuki community by Meitei mobs" (para 3). "The use of rape as a weapon has been systemic, academics claim. On 4 May, the same day that...more
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"As footage emerged last week of two women in the state of Manipur being forcibly stripped, paraded naked, publicly molested and allegedly gang raped, everyone from prime minister Narendra Modi to the chief justice of India publicly expressed their shock and disgust" (para 1). "Since violence erupted in the north-eastern state in early May, between the majority Meitei and minority Kuki tribes, activists and academics believe rape and sexual violence has been systematically used as a weapon in 'revenge attacks' against women from the Kuki community by Meitei mobs" (para 3). "The use of rape as a weapon has been systemic, academics claim. On 4 May, the same day that...more
March 20, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-8
"Studies have put Pakistan as having one of the highest rates [of consanguineous unions] globally at 65 per cent. This is followed by India (55 per cent)" (para 23-24).
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-8
"Studies have put Pakistan as having one of the highest rates [of consanguineous unions] globally at 65 per cent. This is followed by India (55 per cent)" (para 23-24).
March 11, 2025, 4:59 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: CL-PRACTICE-2
"From an early age, girls are socialised to perform well in the reproductive economy encompassing biological reproduction and social reproduction, including home maintenance, child rearing, elderly care and transmission of cultural values. Men, on the other hand, are expected to participate in the productive economy and put bread on the table for their spouses, children and parents" (par. 4).
Variables: CL-PRACTICE-2
"From an early age, girls are socialised to perform well in the reproductive economy encompassing biological reproduction and social reproduction, including home maintenance, child rearing, elderly care and transmission of cultural values. Men, on the other hand, are expected to participate in the productive economy and put bread on the table for their spouses, children and parents" (par. 4).
March 11, 2025, 4:59 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1, AFE-PRACTICE-1
"Fewer resources are invested in girls in terms of education and health. Investment in women is not approached through a lens of social and economic equality, but from the perspective of families and communities which will thrive with healthy and educated women in their midst" (par. 5).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1, AFE-PRACTICE-1
"Fewer resources are invested in girls in terms of education and health. Investment in women is not approached through a lens of social and economic equality, but from the perspective of families and communities which will thrive with healthy and educated women in their midst" (par. 5).
March 11, 2025, 4:59 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: ATFPA-PRACTICE-2
"In most societies around the world, including in India, the male breadwinner and female caregiver model is deeply entrenched. . .From an early age, girls are socialised to perform well in the reproductive economy encompassing biological reproduction and social reproduction, including home maintenance, child rearing, elderly care and transmission of cultural values. Men, on the other hand, are expected to participate in the productive economy and put bread on the table for their spouses, children and parents" (par. 4).
Variables: ATFPA-PRACTICE-2
"In most societies around the world, including in India, the male breadwinner and female caregiver model is deeply entrenched. . .From an early age, girls are socialised to perform well in the reproductive economy encompassing biological reproduction and social reproduction, including home maintenance, child rearing, elderly care and transmission of cultural values. Men, on the other hand, are expected to participate in the productive economy and put bread on the table for their spouses, children and parents" (par. 4).
March 11, 2025, 4:59 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"Community of property is of great relevance in a country like India, where women’s avenues for asset acquisition are limited. Women do not typically inherit from their parents and due to their low labour force participation, often lack sufficient earnings to purchase property and other high-value assets" (par. 7). "Our analysis shows that only 7% of married women own land in landed households. The comparable number is 93% for currently single women. Presumably, the currently single category is largely comprised of widows who inherit their husband’s property" (par. 8). This suggests that women are able to receive inheritance (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"Community of property is of great relevance in a country like India, where women’s avenues for asset acquisition are limited. Women do not typically inherit from their parents and due to their low labour force participation, often lack sufficient earnings to purchase property and other high-value assets" (par. 7). "Our analysis shows that only 7% of married women own land in landed households. The comparable number is 93% for currently single women. Presumably, the currently single category is largely comprised of widows who inherit their husband’s property" (par. 8). This suggests that women are able to receive inheritance (IME - CODER COMMENT).
March 11, 2025, 4:59 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
"Women do not typically inherit from their parents and due to their low labour force participation, often lack sufficient earnings to purchase property and other high-value assets" (par. 7).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
"Women do not typically inherit from their parents and due to their low labour force participation, often lack sufficient earnings to purchase property and other high-value assets" (par. 7).
March 11, 2025, 4:59 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: MULV-PRACTICE-1
"Women’s labour and contribution to the reproductive economy remains invisible, taken for granted, and euphemistically termed ‘priceless’ when any attempt is made to value this work" (par. 5).
Variables: MULV-PRACTICE-1
"Women’s labour and contribution to the reproductive economy remains invisible, taken for granted, and euphemistically termed ‘priceless’ when any attempt is made to value this work" (par. 5).
March 11, 2025, 4:59 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1
"Our analysis shows that only 7% of married women own land in landed households. The comparable number is 93% for currently single women. Presumably, the currently single category is largely comprised of widows who inherit their husband’s property" (par. 8). This suggests that women can to inherit as a wife (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1
"Our analysis shows that only 7% of married women own land in landed households. The comparable number is 93% for currently single women. Presumably, the currently single category is largely comprised of widows who inherit their husband’s property" (par. 8). This suggests that women can to inherit as a wife (IME - CODER COMMENT).
March 11, 2025, 4:59 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LO-DATA-3
"Our analysis shows that only 7% of married women own land in landed households. The comparable number is 93% for currently single women. Presumably, the currently single category is largely comprised of widows who inherit their husband’s property" (par. 8).
Variables: LO-DATA-3
"Our analysis shows that only 7% of married women own land in landed households. The comparable number is 93% for currently single women. Presumably, the currently single category is largely comprised of widows who inherit their husband’s property" (par. 8).
March 11, 2025, 4:59 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"In short, the Madras high court held that a wife as a homemaker is entitled to an equal share in marital property as she has performed household chores round the clock, thereby enabling the husband to engage in gainful employment and accumulate sufficient savings to purchase property" (par. 3). "Thus, as a matter of economic justice, both spouses should be the legal owners of property and other assets acquired during marriage" (par. 5). "Broadly, there are community property and separation of property regimes. In community property, all assets acquired during marriage are treated as belonging to both spouses. Assets acquired prior to marriage or inheritances received is considered individually owned...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"In short, the Madras high court held that a wife as a homemaker is entitled to an equal share in marital property as she has performed household chores round the clock, thereby enabling the husband to engage in gainful employment and accumulate sufficient savings to purchase property" (par. 3). "Thus, as a matter of economic justice, both spouses should be the legal owners of property and other assets acquired during marriage" (par. 5). "Broadly, there are community property and separation of property regimes. In community property, all assets acquired during marriage are treated as belonging to both spouses. Assets acquired prior to marriage or inheritances received is considered individually owned...more