This was called to my attention by Mai Harinder Kaur ji. We don't know what to make of it. The merits and demerits of this proposal are a point of debate.
Universal Sikh Law, For Truthful living, A law for every Sikh. Personal Rights, Responsibilities and Restraints.
http://sikhlaw.com/index.php
It comes from a proposal for a universal Sikh law, with the main link and rationale found at this url
Chapter–1
Universal Sikh Law, For Truthful living, A law for every Sikh. Personal Rights, Responsibilities and Restraints.
http://sikhlaw.com/index.php
It comes from a proposal for a universal Sikh law, with the main link and rationale found at this url
Chapter–1
- [ 1 ] Title
[ 2 ] Extent
[ 3 ] Application
[ 4 ] Definitions
[ 5 ] Over-riding Effect
- [ 6 ] Conditions of Sikh marriage
[ 7 ] Nature of Sikh marriage
[ 8 ] Attributes of Sikh marriage
[ 9 ] Desirable Restraints
[ 10 ] Sikh marriage process
[ 11 ] Sikh Betrothal / Engagement Ceremony
- [ 12 ] Sikh marriage ceremony
[ 13 ] Registration of Sikh marriage
[ 14 ] Marriage Gifts, Presents, Dowry
[ 15 ] Marriage rights and responsibilities
[ 16 ] Bride’s responsibilities
[ 17 ] Responsibility of Neighbours, Friends and General Public
[ 18 ] Resolving marriage conflicts
[ 19 ] Cases of un-natural death of brides and property disposal
- [ 20 ] Void marriages
[ 21 ] Restitution of conjugal rights
[ 22 ] Judicial separation
[ 23 ] Divorce and matrimonial relief
[ 23.3 ] Divorce restriction
[ 23.4 ] Wife’s right to matrimonial relief
[ 24 ] Restriction on presentation of divorce petition
[ 25 ] Alternate relief in divorce proceedings
[ 26 ] Divorce by mutual consent
[ 27 ] Divorced persons remarriage
[ 28 ] Marrying again during life time of a spouse (bigamy)
[ 29 ] Punishment for contravention of certain other conditions of Sikh marriage
- [ 30 ] Court to which petition shall be presented
[ 31 ] Contents and Verification of Petition
[ 32 ] Disposal of Petitions
[ 33 ] Decree in Proceedings
[ 34 ] Relief for Respondent in Divorce and other Proceedings
[ 35 ] Maintenance Pendente-lite and expenses of proceedings
[ 36 ] Permanent alimony and maintenance
[ 37 ] Custody of Children
[ 38 ] Disposal of Property
[ 39 ] Appeals from Decree and Orders
[ 40 ] Enforcement of Decrees and Orders
[ 41 ] Jurisdiction and Procedural Aspects
[ 42 ] Penal Provisions
[ 43 ] Savings
[ 44 ] Repeals