Subba Rao's Family Law in India

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Description
Man - Woman relationship is natural. When this natural relationship becomes structured, the institutions arising out of this relationship cease to be blissful experiences. Legal regime has to tread cautiously and judiciously in comprehending the subtle nuances of human relationships. Prof. G.C.V. Subba Rao's classic work on "Family Law in India" has received the encomiums of all for the dexterity and erudition in all its previous nine editions. Appreciating the importance of family as the basic institution not only in preserving the culture but also in promoting peace and harmony, this classic work has been serving the needs of all the stake holders because of its lucidity of expression and felicity of thought. The authors in presenting the Tenth Edition of the book have taken meticulous care to live to the long standing reputation of the book. Updated case law, comprehensive references in the form of footnotes and addition of important legislations like 'Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005'; 'A.P. Compulsory Registration Marriages act, 2002';'Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939';'Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937'; and Wakf Act, 1995' add to the utility of the book. The authors and publishers are confident that this edition will receive the appreciation of Judges, Law Academics, Advocates and Students as well.
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Contents
Part I   – Uncodified Hindu Law
Part II  – Codified Hindu Law
•    The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
•    The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956
Chapter I.    Preliminary
Chapter II.   Adoption
Chapter III.  Maintenance
Chapter IV.  Repeals and Savings
•    The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
•    The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
Chapter I.    Preliminary
Chapter II.   Intestate Succession
Chapter III.  Testamentary Succession
Family Court Act
Appendices
Part III  – Mahomedan Law
Appendices
1.  Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986
2.  Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939
3.  Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937
4.  Wakf Act, 1995
5.  Criminal Procedure Code (Secs. 125 to 128)
Part IV – Family Law of Christian, Parsi
Subject Index
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Author Details
Revised by
Author - Prof. (Dr.) C.V. Subba Rao
Dr. T.V. Subba Rao, M.L., Ph.D., Professor and Head, Dept. of Law, Sri Padmavathi Mahila  Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati (A.P.)
Dr. Vijender Kumar, Associate Professor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.
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