New Delhi: The Union law and justice ministry is expected to introduce a bill in Parliament’s forthcoming Winter Session to make marriage laws more women friendly and allow both parties to file for divorce on the ground of “irretrievable breakdown” of marriage.
A draft Cabinet note on Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill for inter-ministerial consultations has already been circulated by the ministry. Sources stated after receiving the feedback the proposal will be put before the Union Cabinet for its approval.
The draft legislation aims to make marriage laws more women friendly with a slew of measures being proposed including providing for sufficient compensation for the wife and children from the husband’s immovable property in case of a divorce.
The proposed law also aims to put an end to prolonged legal battles in divorce cases.
