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News18
14-07-2025
- News18
Woman In Levirate Marriage, Where Widow Marries Husband's Brother, Entitled To Maintenance: HC
'Where a long-standing and socially accepted custom exists allowing such marriage, it may be treated as valid in law,' the court held In a significant ruling promoting social justice and gender equality, the Patna High Court (HC) has allowed a woman's plea for maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), even though her marriage with the respondent was disputed and allegedly fell within prohibited degrees under Hindu Law. The court, in Sangeeta Devi v. Pawan Kumar Singh & Ors., set aside a June 2024 order of the Family Court, Kaimur, which had dismissed the woman's maintenance application on the grounds that she was not the legally wedded wife of the respondent. Justice Bibek Chaudhuri held that in maintenance proceedings under Section 125 CrPC, strict proof of marriage is not mandatory if the woman has been socially accepted as the wife and has lived in a domestic relationship, particularly where children have been born out of that union. The petitioner, Sangeeta Devi, claimed she married Pawan Kumar Singh in 2010 in accordance with the prevailing custom of her community, where a widow is permitted to marry her deceased husband's younger brother, a practice known as levirate marriage or kareva. The couple had two sons during their cohabitation. She alleged that Singh, a police constable, abandoned her and the children without financial support for the past six years. The respondent denied the marriage, stating that the petitioner was his brother's widow and therefore their union was void under Hindu Marriage Act provisions prohibiting marriage within certain degrees of relationship. However, the High Court emphasized that Section 5(iv) of the Hindu Marriage Act allows such marriages if they are sanctioned by custom. 'Where a long-standing and socially accepted custom exists allowing such marriage, it may be treated as valid in law," the court held. Justice Chaudhuri noted that the woman's plea of custom had been raised and needed proper judicial examination, not outright rejection. The court also relied on the past Supreme Court decisions, including Chanmuniya v. Virendra Kumar Singh Kushwaha and Badri Prasad v. Dy. Director of Consolidation, to hold that cohabitation and acknowledgment of children give rise to a strong presumption of marriage. 'Disregarding such a union would not only be legally unsound but would also send a regressive message to society, undermining the dignity of women and the security of children born from such relationships," the court observed. Calling the Family Court's rejection 'legally unsustainable", the High Court remanded the matter back for a fresh hearing, directing that both parties be allowed to lead evidence, especially on the question of custom and cohabitation. The ruling reaffirms the principle that Section 125 CrPC is a welfare legislation meant to prevent destitution, and its benefits should not be denied on rigid technicalities, particularly where the woman has lived in a domestic relationship, raised children, and has been abandoned. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
IIM-T inaugurates new batches of its flagship programmes
The Indian Institute of Management-Tiruchi (IIM-T) hosted an inaugural ceremony on Monday to formally welcome the incoming cohorts of its 2025 flagship programmes: the 15th batch of the Post Graduate Programme in Management, the sixth batch of the Post Graduate Programme in Management – Human Resources, the 12th batch of the Doctoral Programme in Management, and the sixth batch of the Executive Doctoral Programme in Management. In his keynote address, Sunil Kumar, head, Chennai Global Business Center, World Bank Group, spoke about the shifting landscape of skills, the growing influence of automation, including artificial intelligence, and the emergence of new roles in a digitally driven economy. He urged students to balance domain knowledge with ethical decision-making, soft skills, and adaptability to succeed in a rapidly evolving world. The ceremony included the presentation of the Director's Merit List certificates. IIM-T director Pawan Kumar Singh and Satish S Maheswarappa, dean (Academics), spoke.
New Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Despite tough job market, IIM-Trichy students get 320 offers; Rs 43 lakh highest pay package
TIRUCHY: The placement season that just concluded for the 2025 batch of the Indian Institute of Management – Tiruchirappalli (IIM-Trichy) saw higher annual salary packages and strong industry participation, even as the competitive job market left some PG students still seeking suitable roles. The highest salary offered was Rs 43.94 lakh for Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) students and Rs 33.12 lakh for Post-Graduate Programme in Management – Human Resources (PGPM-HR). The average salaries stood at Rs 19.27 lakh and Rs 17.84 lakh, respectively, according to an official release. Top recruiters included McKinsey & Company, JP Morgan Chase & Co, Accenture, Godrej, and Shell. Public sector entities like GAIL, CPCL and VOC Port also extended offers. This year 408 students were eligible for placements, including 355 from the PGPM and 53 from PGPM-HR. The institute secured around 320 offers through both final placements and pre-placement offers. Director of IIM-Trichy, Dr Pawan Kumar Singh, said, 'This season reflected our students' determination, resilience, and readiness to meet industry expectations.'
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIM-T wraps up placement, but not everyone lands a job
Trichy: The summer and final placement drives at IIM Trichy concluded with participation from over 150 companies and a total of 320 job offers extended across programmes. While the institute hailed the season a success, a section of students expressed concern over being left the Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM), 290 students received job offers, while 30 offers went to PGPM-HR candidates. However, some PGPM students claim they're still awaiting placements."About 30–33 of us haven't received offers yet," said a PGPM student. "Most of us have taken loans of ₹20–30 lakh to study here. It's stressful not to be placed." Another graduate added, "We understand the market is competitive, but studying at a premier institute should offer some assurance of a job." He noted that the institute continues to support them informally, even after the official placement period to institute data, 355 students graduated from the PGPM programme, 53 from PGPM-HR, and 46 from PGPBM. Responding to the concerns, college officials said only a few students remained unplaced—mainly those who opted out voluntarily or were over-qualified due to prior work highlighted a 53% increase in the highest summer internship stipend in the MPHL (Manufacturing, Pharma, Hospitality, and Logistics) sector, reaching ₹3.5 lakh for PGPM and ₹2 lakh for PGPM-HR. They also reported a 150% rise in MPHL sector engagement during final placements and a 23% increase in pre-placement offers (PPOs).The highest cost-to-company (CTC) package offered this season was ₹43.94 lakh for PGPM and ₹33.12 lakh for PGPM-HR, with average CTCs at ₹19.27 lakh and ₹17.84 lakh respectively."This placement season highlighted our students' resilience and performance," said institute director Dr Pawan Kumar Singh. "Their success reflects the rigorous training they've undergone."A PGPM finance graduate now working as a Program Associate at Wells Fargo in Hyderabad said the experience was rewarding. "My salary is above the average ₹19 lakh. The university and placement process prepared me well," he recruiters included Accenture, IBM, Maruti Suzuki, Godrej, McKinsey & Company, JP Morgan Chase & Co, and the Reserve Bank of SnapshotJob offers in 2024: 329Job offers in 2025: 320Companies participated: 150+Highest Summer Stipend (2025):PGPM: ₹3.5 lakhPGPM-HR: ₹2 lakh
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
IIM-T scores high with summer, final placements
The summer and final placement drive at Indian Institute of Management-Tiruchi (IIM-T) received good response this year. According to an official press release, over 150 companies offered 290 positions to Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) students and 30 to PGPM-Human Resources candidates during summer placement. This year's drive recorded a 53% increase in the highest stipend offered in the manufacturing, pharma, hospitality, and logistics (MPHL) sector. Highest stipends reached ₹3.5 lakh for PGPM and ₹2 lakh for PGPM-HR students in the summer placements. Persons with disability secured coveted positions in esteemed companies through a collaborative initiative with Atypical Advantage during the summer recruitments. In the final placement drive, there was a notable 150% increase in engagement from MPHL companies, and a 23% rise in pre-placement offers. The highest Cost to Company (salary package) offered was ₹43.94 lakh for PGPM, and ₹33.12 lakh for PGPM-HR students. Prominent recruiters from the sectors of Information Technology and analytics, operations, sales, and marketing, consulting, strategy and media, and finance participated in the placement drive. Sources said new age sectors such as sustainable tech, digital wellness, and personalised healthcare showed strong interest. Public sector organisations such as Gas Authority of India Ltd., Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd., V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency were among the recruiters. 'This placement season spotlighted our students' remarkable determination and outstanding performance. The institute remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing future leaders and fostering symbiotic relationships with the global business fraternity,' said IIM-T director Pawan Kumar Singh.
