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The eligibility for an OBC-NCL certificate is determined based on the annual income of the applicant's parents if the income falls below Rs.8 lakh in a financial year. The children of Group C and Group D government employees, even if their income exceeds the threshold limit, can apply for OBC NCL Certificates because income from Salary and Agriculture is not counted as their income. If required, you may refer to the DOPT circular no. 36033/5/2004-EStt(Res) dated 14/10/2004 available

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1. Under Islamic inheritance law, property division should be fair and equitable. Your uncle (Mr. Y) should not have intentionally deprived your mother of her rightful share. The distribution of property must be just, and if it appears that the settlement was skewed in his favor, you may have grounds for legal action.

2.If you can demonstrate that your uncle intentionally misled your mother or took advantage of her lack of knowledge (illiteracy) regarding the value of the properti

Dear Client,
The Muslim personal law validates polygamy for Muslim men in India. A Muslim man can legally have up to 4 wives at a time, as granted by the Quran. However, he must have the capacity to treat all wives equally and justly. If not, the aggrieved wife can seek divorce under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 claiming maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code which applies to all religions and is not specific to any particular religion. The provisions unde

Dear Client,
Regarding the case of the marriage between your father and your stepmother, there are certain recommendations that are provided for you to take legal action against your stepmother’s improper behaviour. Your father can file a case for divorce against your stepmother using grounds such as cruelty and it seems like this is a major issue of concern because of the behaviour depicted. Under such circumstances the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 also has provisions for divorce. Regarding haras

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A person can restart his or her life afresh at any stage or age if she or he is inspired or encouraged to do so by well-wishers. If you feel you can manage yourself outside without the support of others for all your needs, nothing prevents or restricts you from walking out of your paternal home to look for the destiny of your choice. So, you need to arrange for an independent source of income to live your life on your terms. In the given situation, you have the right to file a comp

Dear Client,
Under Muslim laws, non-testamentary succession is governed by the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1973. Muslim does not create any distinction between the rights of men and women. On the death of their ancestor, nothing can prevent both girl and boy child to become the legal heirs of inheritable property. However, it is generally found that the quantum of the share of a female heir is half of that of the male heirs. The daughter cannot again claim over the property, i

Dear Client,
Under Islamic law, Khula is a way for a Muslim woman to initiate a divorce without her husband's consent by returning the mahr or dowry that she received at the time of marriage. Unlike talaq, which is the right of a husband to unilaterally divorce his wife, khula empowers the wife to initiate the divorce process. It is important to note that khula can only be initiated by the wife and not the husband. Once the mahr or dowry is returned, the marriage is considered permanently disso

Dear Client,
In the case of Sattar and Another Petitioner’s Vs Smt. Cheriya and Another S, it was held that the mother cannot claim maintenance from step sons when the real sons are alive. Further, the karnataka High Court held that, step mother may seek maintenance from step children by showing evidence that deceased husband had properties. If the your step-mother did not take care of your father, it might affect her claim. Courts consider factors like behavior of both parties when deciding o

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To effectively manage the issues in your marriage, start by documenting all interactions with your wife and her family. This should include any evidence of her mental health challenges, problematic behaviors, and financial demands. Collect all relevant documents related to your marriage, her employment status, and any financial contributions you have made. Next, consult with a lawyer to know obligations and rights and how to address her request for financial support. You might also

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A Muslim regardless of gender is allowed to make a Will for his/her property up to one-third of his/her bequeathable property. This one-third limit is calculated after deducting expenses such as debts and funeral costs. Any bequest exceeding the limit of one-third will not be effective unless the legator's heirs consent to it. As per the Muslim law of inheritance, KITAB AL-FARA'ID, in case the deceased is survived by one real daughter and one or more than one granddaughter they woul