Hindu Law Notes:- CLAT, ILI, AILET LLM Entrance Exam, Judicial Services, Public Prosecutor Exam, UPSC, CBI APP etc.:- Our Legal World
Sources and Schools of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Written by KUSUM MALI Introduction Of Hindu Law Hindu law is regarded as the world’s oldest and most prevalent legal system. It has existed during every stage. It is roughly six millennia old. Hindu law was created by the people, not to eradicate crime or wrongdoing from … Read more
Mitakshara and Dayabhaga are two prominent schools of Hindu law that have significant implications for property rights and inheritance in India. In this legal article, we will explore these two schools, their historical development, key differences, and their relevance in contemporary Indian law. Introduction to Mitakshara and Dayabhaga Schools: Hindu law, also known as Dharmashastra, … Read more
Hindu Law Case Laws e-Flashcard Series for Judicial Services Exam Hindu Marriage Act 1955, Hindu Succession Act 1956: Hindu Law Case Laws 1. Lily Thomas v. Union of India (2006) 6 SCC 224 The decision of Sarla Mudgal case was reviewed in this case. The court held that a marriage solemnized according to one personal … Read more
ADOPTION UNDER HINDU LAW INTRODUCTION An adoption is an act by which a person takes the child from their biological or natural parents to his family and treats him as his own son. The concept of Adoption has been existing since earlier times and it has various views in various legal systems. In ancient times … Read more
STRIDHAN: A STUDY ON WOMEN’S PROPERTY UNDER HINDU LAW INTRODUCTION Stridhan is an absolute property which a woman receives during her lifetime. It is a property meant for her sustenance and maintenance. Property includes everything held by her. From the ancient times itself, the women’s right to property was very limited but the husbands have … Read more
SAPINDA RELATIONSHIP AND DEGREES OF PROHIBITED RELATIONSHIP INTRODUCTION Traditional Hindu law was a set of concepts and guidelines drawn out from Dharma. Dharma includes everything in one’s life, that is social, moral, legal, religious, rights and duties of man are explained in the dharma. Hindus considered marriage as a permanent union that is meant for … Read more
THEORIES OF DIVORCE UNDER HINDU LAW INTRODUCTION From the ancient times itself the Hindu Marriage was considered as a sacramental union between the husband and wife that lasts till the death or a sacred tie which can never be broken. Once created this sacred tie cannot be untied. Hindus considered the separation of spouses as … Read more
REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGE UNDER HINDU LAW INTRODUCTION Registration of marriage is not compulsory in all countries. However, most of countries recognize the need for such registration. Registration of marriage can be provided as evidence before the court of law whenever required. In India, Hindu Marriages are legally registered under Section 8 of Hindu Marriage Act, … Read more
ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS OF VALID MARRIAGE UNDER HINDU LAW INTRODUCTION In law, marriage may mean either the acts, agreements, or ceremony by which two persons enter into wedlock, or their subsequent relation created thereby. In India, marriages are governed by Personal laws or Family laws. There exist different laws for each religion. Hindu Marriages are governed … Read more
Conjugal Rights under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955- Our Legal World INTRODUCTION Marriage is a sharing of common life, a sharing of all the happiness that life had to offer and all the misery that has to be faces in life. Marriage is a sacrament existing since ancient time and now even governed by law. However, … Read more
