IWelcome to The WHY Axis! In today’s episode, we sit down with Vandana Shah, one of India’s top celebrity divorce lawyers, known for her expertise in handling high-profile cases, including the much-discussed divorce of AR Rahman and Saira Banu. As a trailblazer in family law, Vandana has become a prominent voice in navigating complex issues around divorce, alimony, marital dynamics, and the legal rights of women in relationships.
In this candid conversation, we dive deep into the legal complexities surrounding divorce, explore the concept of alimony, discuss the troubling reality of marital rape in Indian society, and unpack cultural dynamics such as mother-in-law promises and how they affect marriages. Vandana also gives us a look at her efforts to help men become better husbands and partners, addressing both love and arranged marriages in contemporary Indian society.
👉 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
1) Alimony and Financial Support: What are the legal entitlements when a marriage ends? Vandana explains how alimony works in India and whether there are legal changes on the horizon to make this process more equitable.
2) Marital Rape: A pressing issue in India, we discuss how marital rape is treated in the legal system, the lack of adequate laws to protect victims, and the societal shift that needs to happen to recognize this serious form of abuse.
3) Mother-In-Law Issues: From traditional family structures to modern marriage dynamics, Vandana talks about how the family structures in India have evolved and unhealthy relationships with mother-in-laws should be taken more seriously in family law.
4) Teaching Men to Be Better Husbands: In her role as a family lawyer, Vandana shares her insights on how men can improve communication, support, and understanding in relationships-fostering healthier marriages and more balanced partnerships.
5) Love vs. Arranged Marriages in India: How do these two forms of marriage stack up legally and socially? Vandana discusses the pros and cons of love marriages versus arranged marriages in Indian society, and what legal protections or issues arise in each scenario.
6) The AR Rahman and Saira Banu Divorce: As the lawyer behind this highly-publicized divorce, Vandana reflects on the challenges, public scrutiny, and legal intricacies involved in handling such a high-profile case.
7) Live-In Relationships in India: Vandana breaks down the rights of individuals in live-in relationships, the legal recognition of such partnerships, and the social challenges that come with choosing this non-traditional path.
This conversation is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between law, relationships, and social norms in modern Indian society.
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EPISODE CHAPTERS :
00:00 - WHY TO WATCH?
01:47 - Marriage Most Important
02:45 - Divorces Everywhere!
07:12 - Will Gen Z even Marry?
09:17 - Talk About this before Marriage
13:16 - Prenups!
16:29 - Divorce Kit
19:00 - Biggest reason behind Divorce
22:08 - Religion Issues
23:43 - Uniform Civil Code
24:31 - Live-In Relationships and Alimony
26:41 - Children and Trauma
28:00 - Vandana Shah on Indian Law
29:19- Outro
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