Jammu and Kashmir

In July 2010, India legal news reports indicate that the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which has restricted jurisdiction over human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir, wants the limitation to be removed. This action was prompted by recent allegations of transgressions in the state.

India legal news reports indicate a disturbing trend of stone pelting incidents in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is every citizen’s legal right to express dissent but these stone pelting incidents in the valley are not a recent trend of dissent. It has been the norm for over two years. Credible news agencies and reports from various parts of the world have documented this disturbing trend. Another trend has been that after the weekly Friday prayers are held, there are some masked teenagers who throw stones at the Indian police and paramilitary officials. This triggers severe clashes, between the security forces and the protestors. The CRPF officers often use tear gas and open firing, to curb such protests.

Question on Hindu Law and Special Marriage Act

In many parts of South India, the practice of a girl being married off to her maternal uncle is part of the community's custom. Suppose this type of marriage happens under Special Marriage Act and one party converts to Buddhism, what is the status of the marriage? Is it valid?