Hindu law

THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT, 1925

The Indian Succession Act of 1925 is a landmark piece of legislation that has remarkably shaped inheritance law in India. Enacted on 30 th September, 1925, it rules the succession of property for individuals who are not governed by personal laws like Hindu, Muslim, or...

MAINTENANCE UNDER HINDU LAW

INTRODUCTION The  maintenance under  Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act addresses various aspects  within the Hindu community. This comprehensive discussion delves into the nuances of maintenance, covering categories such as maintenance of spouses, widowed...

EFFECTS OF ADOPTION UNDER HINDU LAW

EFFECTS OF ADOPTION UNDER HINDU LAW (SECTION 12 AND JUDICIAL INTERPRETATIONS) Section 12 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 (Effects Of Adoption Under Hindu Law) , dictates that an adopted child becomes the legal offspring of the adoptive parents,...

HINDU MINORITY AND GUARDIANSHIPS ACT 1956

INTRODUCTION  The exploration of guardianship in Hindu family law reveals its limited discussion in ancient Indian texts, primarily due to the robust familial structure and the authoritative role of the Karta. The advent of the British Empire marked the genesis of...

TESTAMENTARY SUCCESSION (SECTION 30 OF HSA,1956)

INTRODUCTION Testamentary succession, also known as succession through will, grants individuals the power to distribute their property based on their wishes. The Hindu Succession Act of 1956 addresses primarily intestate succession, but it also includes provisions for...