Shivani Srivastava, LLM (Family Law), Amity University, Noida
ABSTRACT
As an Indian-born woman, we have always been familiar with the term "pati parmeshwar," which denotes that your husband is your god and that you should obey him without question or object. However, modern women do not subscribe to this traditional myth. India is a land of many diverse cultures and religions, and because each religion has its own unique customs and practices, so does the personal law that applies to it. India is a secular nation where a variety of religions are practised openly. Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity are the three main religions practised. As the name suggests, personal law is a body of rules that apply to matters pertaining to an individual's private life, such as marriage, adoption, and succession. The end of a marriage and the dissolution of a couple's rights and obligations under a marriage are known as divorce. A marriage cannot be seen as a good marriage, according to people of many religious backgrounds, if the foundation of the relationship is one of violence or terror. People consummate marriages in accordance with religious rituals and ceremonies, most of which are formally codified by personal laws.
