A Legal Classic on Codified Hindu Law

A Legal Classic on Codified Hindu Law by S. K. Mulla is a consolidated work examining the framework of codified Hindu personal laws in India. The book brings together the major statutory enactments governing marriage, succession, inheritance, guardianship, and matrimonial relations, while also addressing the interface with the Special Marriage Act, 1954. It serves as a foundational text on the evolution and application of Hindu law in its modern, codified form.

Key Features:

• In-depth treatment of Hindu Marriage Law, including grounds of divorce and matrimonial remedies
• Detailed analysis of Hindu Succession Law, covering testamentary and non-testamentary inheritance
• Comprehensive discussion on property rights of Hindu women and coparcenary rights of Hindu daughters
• Coverage of adoptions, maintenance, minority, and guardianship under codified Hindu law
• Practical insights into the resolution of matrimonial disputes, including waiver of the cooling-off period
• Integrated reference to the Special Marriage Act, 1954, highlighting its relevance alongside Hindu law

This book is intended for law students, legal practitioners, academicians, judicial aspirants, and professionals seeking a structured and authoritative understanding of codified Hindu personal law in India.