Resources for all concerned with culture of authoritarianism in society, banalisation of communalism, (also chauvinism, parochialism and identity politics) rise of the far right in India (and with occasional information on other countries of South Asia and beyond)
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April 25, 2012
Religion-neutral marriage registration would a very important change in India, The Muslim right is upset
The Indian cabinet has cleared a bill for the compulsory registration of all marriages regardless of religion.
Relevant URLs:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-17686877
http://canindia.com/2012/04/finally-sikhs-get-separate-law-for-marriages/
http://womennewsnetwork.net/2012/04/17/india-marriage-definitions-religious/
All India Muslim Personal Law Board warns Centre over Shariyat
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-23/lucknow/31386109_1_nikahnama-muslim-personal-law-board-zafaryab-jilani
Muslim women call for nikah registration
Manjari Mishra, TNN Apr 21, 2012
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-21/india/31378534_1_compulsory-registration-muslim-women-aimplb
Law to help divorced Indian women avoid financial ruin
The National - 31 Mar 2012
http://www.thenational.ae/news/world/south-asia/law-to-help-divorced-indian-women-avoid-financial-ruin
Secular law or religious personal law?
Manoj R Nair | Wednesday, April 11, 2012
http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_secular-law-or-religious-personal-law_1674287