Hindu Law in India

Master Hindu Law in India with clarity and confidence.

Hindu Law occupies a central position in the study of Indian personal laws and forms a crucial component of legal education in India. For students of LL.B. and LL.M. programmes, as well as aspirants preparing for judiciary examinations, UPSC and State Public Service Commissions, a clear understanding of Hindu Law is essential for mastering family law, constitutional principles and socio-legal developments. This book, “Hindu Law in India: Evolution, Sources and Legal Framework”, is designed to present Hindu Law in a comprehensive, systematic and student-friendly manner. It traces the historical evolution of Hindu Law from ancient customary practices to modern statutory enactments, while critically examining its sources, codification and constitutional interface.

Key Hindu Laws and Topics Covered:

1. Evolution of Hindu Law in India
2. Sources and Codification of Hindu Law
3. Hindu Code Bills and New Hindu Laws
4. Indian Constitution and The Hindu Law
5. Custom as a Source of Hindu Law
6. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
7. The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
8. The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
9. The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956
10. The Hindu Windows’ Remarriages Act, 1856
11. The Indian Majority Act, 1875
12. The Family Courts Act, 1984
13. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
14. Legal Age of Consent in India
15. Divorce Law in India
16. Adultery in India
17. Bigamy in India
18. Endogamy and Exogamy
19. The Uniform Civil Code in India