AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF CIVIL AND MATRIMONIAL MATTER IN INDIA

AUTHOR – SHREYA VERMA* & DR AXITA SHRIVASTAVA**

* STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW

** PROFESSOR AT AMITY UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW

BEST CITATION – SHREYA VERMA & DR AXITA SHRIVASTAVA, AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF CIVIL AND MATRIMONIAL MATTER IN INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (7) OF 2025, PG. 13-22, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

This research paper presents a comprehensive and analytical exploration of the multifaceted domain of civil and matrimonial law, emphasizing its critical role in shaping societal structures and individual rights.   

It examines the historical evolution of these legal frameworks, tracing their development through colonial influences and post-independence reforms, and underscores the foundational principles that govern civil relationships and matrimonial institutions in India. By delving into landmark judicial pronouncements, pivotal statutory provisions, and the dynamic interaction between law and contemporary social challenges, the paper provides a nuanced understanding of how civil and matrimonial laws operate within the broader justice delivery system.  

 Key themes such as marriage validity, divorce, maintenance, child custody, and gender justice are addressed in detail. The study also investigates the impact of legal pluralism, procedural complexities, and societal transformations on the implementation of these laws.   

Furthermore, it critically assesses the performance of family courts and the judiciary in delivering timely and equitable justice in matrimonial disputes. By identifying persistent challenges—such as delayed proceedings, gender biases, and lack of uniformity—the paper proposes pragmatic reforms aimed at improving access to justice, ensuring legal consistency, and fostering a more inclusive and responsive legal framework for addressing civil and matrimonial matters in modern India.