Justice Surya Kant Says Marriage Often Misused As Instrument Of Subjugation Against Women

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Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant on Wednesday remarked that marriage has historically been misused as a tool for subjugating women.

Justice Kant drew attention to a recurring issue faced by courts across the country: the recognition and indirect enforcement of foreign divorce decrees.

He further highlighted that both the Indian judiciary and legislature have made efforts to establish legal mechanisms aimed at protecting women's rights.

Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant on Wednesday remarked that marriage has historically been misused as a tool for subjugating women. He made the remarks while addressing a seminar on ‘Cross-Cultural Perspectives: Emerging Trends and Challenges in Family Law in England and India’.

Justice Kant drew attention to a recurring issue fa