In Episode 3 of the DAKSH podcast, we are joined by Chethana V, a family lawyer practising in Chennai. Family courts are interesting in many aspects and Chethana sets the tone for this insightful discussion on how these courts function. In the context of family law, the citizens are often overwhelmed by the litigation process and so we discuss how we can improve access to information on family law related disputes.  The hold of religion over the framing of family laws, the stigma attached with matrimonial disputes, the status quo of the LGBTQ community as regards family law - all come together in this interview with Chethana. 

Reading list:

1. https://nyaaya.org/marriage-and-divorce/
2. https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/d-word-what-you-need-know-about-divorce-lawyer-writes-152992
3. https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/d-word-divorce-mutual-consent-and-other-remedies-lawyer-writes-153059
4. https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/d-word-child-custody-and-other-elements-divorce-proceedings-lawyer-writes-153103
5. https://www.dakshindia.org/common-legal-terms/

 

CREDITS:

Host: Sandhya PR

This is a Maed in India production.

Production Head & Editor: Joshua Thomas

Sound Mixing: Kartik Kulkarni

Project Supervisor: Shaun Fanthome