Sources and Schools of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
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 […]
Maintenance Judgements in favour of Husband: Section 125 CrPC
Maintenance Judgements in favour of Husband: Section 125 CrPC The legal system of India sets out the provision of maintenance which has to be paid to the spouse, either husband or wife, depending upon the circumstances of a case. Personal laws like the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 contain the provisions for […]
Mitakshara and Dayabhaga Schools
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, […]
Family Law Notes:- Case Study | Judgments| Study Materials
Family Law Notes:- Case Study, Judgments, Study Materials:- Our Legal World Family Law Notes for CLAT PG, Judicial Services, Law Exam. Family Law Notes for CLAT PG | Judicial Services| LLM The Hindu law is credited to be the most ancient law system. The entirety of the Hindu law is said to be derived from […]
FAMILY LAW AND THE CHANGING NEEDS OF HOMOSAPIENS
FAMILY LAW AND THE CHANGING NEEDS OF HOMOSAPIENS:- OurLegalWorld Written by Simran Agarwal INTRODUCTION The history of the race of homosapiens has been largely affected by the kith and kin that mostly depends on the place or family where one is born. If suggested locally, the laws and traditions differ on different perspectives. The customs […]
Hindu Law Case Laws e-Flashcard Series for Judicial Services Exam
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 […]
ADOPTION UNDER HINDU LAW
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 […]
STRIDHAN: A STUDY ON WOMEN’S PROPERTY UNDER HINDU LAW
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 […]
SAPINDA RELATIONSHIP AND DEGREES OF PROHIBITED RELATIONSHIP
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 […]
THEORIES OF DIVORCE UNDER HINDU LAW
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 […]