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...
Hindu law
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,...
ADOPTION UNDER HINDU LAW (SECTION 6 TO 11 OF THE HINDU ADOPTION AND MAINTENANCE ACT,1956 )
Introduction The Adoption of children under hindu law (SECTION 6 TO 11 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act,1956 ) is a comprehensive legal framework that governs by Hindus and outlines the subsequent legal obligations, including maintenance of children, wives,...
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...