Family Laws In India

This book presents a comprehensive, well-structured exposition of Indian family law, walking the reader through foundational definitions, the roles and jurisdiction of family courts, and the full gamut of matrimonial reliefs, such as divorce (including mutual consent), child custody, dowry prohibition, domestic violence relief, matrimonial cruelty, and maintenance claims, as well as legislation specific to Muslim women and the procedural aspects of appeals and revision.

Key Features:

• Clear definitions of terms and concepts that form the bedrock of family law discourse.
• Detailed coverage of jurisdictional issues pertaining to family courts and matrimonial petitions.
• Concise yet thorough treatment of divorce (including mutual consent) with procedural guidance.
• Focused chapters on custody of children, dowry prohibition, domestic violence relief and monetary reliefs.
• Dedicated section on matrimonial cruelty and maintenance proceedings under Indian law.
• Coverage of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 and related rights of Muslim women on divorce.
• Procedural roadmap for petitions, appeals and revisions in family law matters.

This book is an invaluable resource for family-law practitioners, juniors at the Bar, judicial officers, law students and anyone dealing with matrimonial or domestic-relations matters who requires a single, up-to-date reference on family law in India.

Introduction
Preliminary and Definitions
Family Courts
Jurisdiction
Divorce - What is?
Divorce by Mutual Consent
Custody of Children
Divorce Petition
Dowry Prohibition
Domestic Violence Jurisdiction and Monetary Reliefs
Matrimonial Cruelty
Maintenance Proceedings
Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Divorce
Procedure
Appeals and Revision