Modern Hindu Law

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Description
Family law differs from religion to religion. In the last couple of decades Parliamentary Acts and judicial pronouncements have changed Hindu law drastically. The working of the legislative provisions in consonance with society and with religious beliefs, profession and propagation has been a subject of study in reference to both codified and uncodified personal laws. In the backdrop of important judgments relating to the triple talaq case (2019), daughter’s right to ancestral property (2020), decriminalization of adultery (2019) and many others, the legal perspective of family laws needs to be re-examined. Landmark cases provide young researchers and academicians with an opportunity to look at the subject with a new lens. Modern Hindu Law covers major aspects of Hindu law including marriage, divorce, maintenance, adoption, succession, guardianship, joint Hindu family and partition. It will prove useful to students of law, lawyers, researchers, academicians and others who are interested in the subject.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : Introduction of Hindu Law
Chapter 2 : Sources of Hindu Law
Chapter 3 : Law of Marriage
Chapter 4 : Matrimonial Reliefs
Chapter 5 : Other Provisions Regarding Hindu Marriage Act, 1956
Chapter 6 : Law of Adoption
Chapter 7 : Law of Maintenance
Chapter 8 : Law of Hindu Minority and Guardianship
Chapter 9 : Law of Succession
Chapter 10 : Law of Joint Hindu Family
Chapter 11 : Law of Debt
Chapter 12 : Law of Partition
Chapter 13 : Law of Gift and Will
Chapter 14 : Law Relating to Religious and Charitable Endowments
Chapter 15 : Family Courts
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Author Details
PROF. (DR) RAKESH KR. SINGH, Ex-Dean and Head, Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, has over twenty years of professional experience as an author, researcher, teacher and administrator. He completed his LLB and LL.M. from BHU, Varanasi, and LL.D. from the University of Lucknow. His areas of specialization include Hindu Law, Muslim Law, Environmental Law and International Law. Prof. Singh is a Gold Medalist for best research and has been awarded as the best teacher by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. An acclaimed author, his published works include textbooks on Hindu Law, Muslim Law, International Law and Environmental Law. Two of his books have been awarded by the Law and Justice Ministry, Government of India. Prof. Singh has published over 80 research papers in renowned national and international journals. He is also the editor-in-chief and co-editor of various law journals. He has organized numerous national and international seminars, symposiums and workshops.