Hindu Family Law – Sources, Evolution, and Codification
INTRODUCTION A separate system of personal laws from the general laws is in place in India. For example, personal law pertains to individuals who practice […]
Explore MoreINTRODUCTION A separate system of personal laws from the general laws is in place in India. For example, personal law pertains to individuals who practice […]
Explore MoreORIGIN OF THE SCHOOLS OF HINDU LAW Different schools of Hindu Law arose as a result of various commentaries on the Smritis. The authority of […]
Explore MoreINTRODUCTION In Hindu Family Law, the Hindu Joint Family is a foundational element reflecting traditional familial structures and inheritance practices. The Hindu Joint Family, also […]
Explore MoreINTRODUCTION In India, succession laws are primarily based on religious affiliations, making religion the key factor in legal determination. The Hindu Succession Act applies specifically […]
Explore MoreINTRODUCTION The law of succession in India are primarily religion based, and to decide the applicability of an enactment, what the religion of the deceased […]
Explore MoreINTRODUCTION The text of Manu “sons take the property to the nearest sapinda, the inheritance next belongs”, is the foundation of the rules of inheritance […]
Explore MoreINTRODUCTION The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, is crucial for guardianship and minority rights in the Hindu community. This legislation addresses issues related to […]
Explore MoreINTRODUCTION On September 14, 1984, the government passed the Family Courts Act, establishing family courts and promoting mediation for quick dispute resolution. The primary goal […]
Explore MoreINTRODUCTION The term ‘divorce’ finds its etymological roots in the Latin word ‘divortium’, which signifies a turning aside or separation. In legal terms, divorce represents […]
Explore MoreINTRODUCTION The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 stands as a cornerstone in India’s legal framework, governing various aspects of Hindu marriages with a focus on […]
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