Should Divorced parents be given shared custody of minor children or not?

The Law Commission of India is an ad hoc body introduced in 1834 by British Government to reform the law in India. Its role has been critical and advisory for the government's law policies. There has been Nineteenth Law Commission and now is Twentieth Law Commission. The Twentieth Law Commission is for the years 2012-15.
                              
On 22.5.15, Law Commission of India introduced the bill to amend the bill for Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 and the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.
Commission recommended in the bill about the shared custody of the minor children. It means neither the father nor the mother claims the custody of the children. It will be decided on the basis of the welfare of the children.

The recommendations of the law commission are to can be new in India. According to them, though it is new but it is necessary to bring changes in the law to adapt to the changes with modern social considerations. It is also in line with Article 14 of the Constitution. This article enshrined in the constitution for the equality before the law irrespective of gender, religion, race, caste, place of birth or any of them.
Commission also recommended that the amendment in Guardians and Wards Act, 1890... Read More

CHOPTA – THE MOST UNEXPLORED HILL-STATION OF INDIA

Chopta is a hill station situated at Uttrakhand in India at the altitude of 2700 meters in Rudraprayag district. It is clean comparatively to other hill stations as it remain unexplored by many people. Many visitors to Chopta start their journey from Ukhimath. From there they trek down the distance of 3 km to Sari village. From the village,  they have to cover the distance of 30 km of dense forest and reach Chopta. After that, they start the trek for Tungnath temple. This temple is one of the five Panch Kedar temples.  It is the most ancient temple situated at the altitude of 3,680 m.

 

After that, they move towards Chandrashila peak that is also known as ‘Moon Rock’. There is legend behind this rock is Moon God had performed the severe penance on this rock. Trekking to place is rated from easy to moderate.

 

Trekkers can have the Panoramic view of Himalayan peaks from Chandrashila. There is also one small ancient Chandrashila temple. After that, they trek down to Rishikesh.

During winters, these places are covered with snow... Read More