Digest on Matrimonial Laws (2015-2026) Amongst Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Parsis & Christians by Rakesh Kumar Singh and A. Jain is a practical and authoritative guide that simplifies complex matrimonial laws through a unique question-and-answer format. Covering significant judicial developments from 2015 to 2026, the book provides clear, issue-based analysis of family law disputes arising under various personal laws in India. It addresses contemporary matrimonial challenges involving marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody, adoption, alimony, domestic disputes, interfaith marriages, and family court proceedings, making legal principles easy to understand and apply. By presenting important legal questions alongside judicially settled answers, the book serves as a valuable reference for understanding the evolving landscape of matrimonial jurisprudence across different religious communities.
Key Features:
- Covers matrimonial laws applicable to Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Parsis, and Christians.
- Comprehensive digest of important judgments and legal developments from 2015 to 2026.
- Presented in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format for quick reference.
- Examines issues relating to false criminal allegations, dowry-related offences, cruelty, adultery, desertion, impotency, and marital disputes.
- Detailed discussion on maintenance, permanent alimony, interim maintenance, and claims involving in-laws and legal heirs.
- Analyses child custody, visitation rights, adoption validity, guardianship, and rights of illegitimate children.
- Explains legal aspects of religious conversion, restitution of conjugal rights, second marriage, and proof of marriage.
- Covers jurisdictional issues under the Family Courts Act and cross-border matrimonial disputes.
- Includes discussions on the admissibility of electronic evidence such as emails, WhatsApp chats, audio recordings, CDs, and digital communications.
- Addresses emerging issues involving live-in relationships, DNA evidence, mental illness, premarital pregnancy, and property-related matrimonial claims.
- Discusses procedural aspects including appeals, ex parte decrees, waiver of cooling-off periods, and execution of matrimonial decrees.
- Provides practical guidance supported by recent judicial interpretations and case-law principles.
This book is ideal for advocates, family law practitioners, judicial officers, law students, legal researchers, mediators, and academicians seeking a comprehensive understanding of matrimonial law in India.
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