Hindu Law

Hindu Law, 2027 Edition by Commercial is a comprehensive Bare Act compilation covering the principal statutes governing Hindu personal law and related legal matters in India. It brings together key enactments relating to marriage, adoption, maintenance, guardianship, succession and property, along with relevant State Amendments and short comments for convenient statutory reference.

Key Features:

• Covers the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956; Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956; and Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
• Includes related enactments such as the Special Marriage Act, 1954; Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856; Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916; and Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.
• Incorporates relevant amendments, including those introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 and the Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019.
• Covers important aspects of Hindu personal law, including marriage, divorce, judicial separation, adoption, maintenance and guardianship.
• Provides statutory provisions relating to intestate and testamentary succession, inheritance and devolution of property.
• Includes the Special Marriage (Diplomatic and Consular Officers) Rules, 1955, relevant State Amendments and short comments for added reference.