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Pre-Nuptial Agreements In India: Examining The Legal Status Of Marriage Contracts




Prince Raj, Jhalak Bhatia & Shanaya Singh, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar


INTRODUCTION


Background & Context


Historically, in Indian society, marriage has been an important part of a religious practice1, cultural and legal traditions. Marriage in India is very rarely considered as a mere social contract between two people but it is viewed as a sacred bond that extends to families of both the parties. Over time, the legal developments and changes in society have influenced the nature of marriage and marital relationships. with recent changes, debate and discussion regarding the legal framework that deals with marriage, its sanctity, and its contractual nature have gained prominence. ...



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