VALIDITY OF SERVICE OF FOREIGN SUMMONS IN THE INDIAN JURISDICTION BY ANIL* AND ANKIT MALHOTRA ** INTRODUCTION In an increasingly interconnected world, the movement of individuals across borders often leads to legal complexities, particularly in the realm of family and matrimonial matters. With a significant population of Indian nationals residing abroad, the intersection of foreign legal systems with Indian law has become an area of critical importance. This complexity

MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION OF HINDU MARRIAGES IN INDIA BY ANIL* AND ANKIT MALHOTRA ** INTRODUCTION The legal landscape surrounding matrimonial disputes involving foreign nationals and parallel divorce proceedings abroad poses complex challenges in Indian Courts. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA), which governs matrimonial issues among Hindus in India, includes provisions that impact foreign nationals and non-resident Indians (NRIs) when divorce or ancillary proceedings occur i

MARITAL AGREEMENTS: THE FUTURE OF FAMILY LAW BY ANIL* AND ANKIT MALHOTRA** INTRODUCTION Pre-nuptial agreements, though increasingly discussed in some urban circles, remain largely unrecognised and unenforceable in India. Indian matrimonial laws do not provide for these agreements under any existing statutes, including the Indian Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), 1908, or the Indian Contract Act (ICA), 1872. Additionally, there is no specific provision under any prevalent crimina