Keywords: MEA, NRIs, Marital Problems, Emergencies, Legal support
The Law Commission of India was asked by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to look into the matter of marriages amongst non-resident Indians (NRIs) and to fortify its framework concerning both private and public international law.
The sources claim that the MEA recently sent references to the Law Commission regarding this matter, asking them to look into the gaps in the current rules that are relevant and cause issues like partners—especially brides in NRI marriages—forsaking their partners.
According to reports, the Law Commission is investigating a structural framework to address the issue at the outset.
The Law Commission states that it will also examine private and public international law. It is necessary to make sure that gaps in the law that provide an advantage to those who break them are prevented as much as possible.
The 2019 bill regarding the Foreign Marriage Act and the registration of NRI marriages would also be investigated by the Commission.
The MEA reports that Indian women who are married to Indians living abroad have frequently complained about marital problems. These situations include leaving a wife behind in India, a spouse delaying sponsoring a visa, a spouse cutting off all communication, a husband or in-law harassing a woman, an ex-parte divorce from a spouse, etc. Child custody concerns are frequently present in these situations as well.
As per the Ministry’s statement, the Missions/Posts furnish the offended Indian women with suitable counsel, direction, and details regarding legal procedures and mechanisms in similar cases. To address the concerns of distressed Indians, particularly women, Indian Missions and Posts also provide open houses and walk-in sessions. Grievances are handled via the CPGRAM and MADAD portals as well.
In addition, missions and posts keep a helpline open around the clock for emergencies, and help is also offered on social media. Where relevant, distressed NRI women can receive financial and legal support under the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF), according to MEA.
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NAME: HARMANNAT KOUR, COLLEGE: THE LAW SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU, SEMESTER: 3RD INTERNING AT LEGAL VIDHIYA
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