2nd Edition of Family Law I by S. R. Myneni provides a comprehensive study of personal laws governing marriage, matrimonial reliefs, adoption, guardianship, and maintenance across major religions in India, including Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and Parsees. The book begins with the origin and sources of family law in different religions, then systematically explores the legal framework surrounding marriage, divorce, maintenance, and child-related issues. It balances doctrinal clarity with practical understanding, making it an indispensable text for law students and aspirants preparing for judicial and competitive examinations.
Key Features:
- Covers personal laws of Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and Parsees with comparative analysis.
- Structured into five comprehensive units: sources of family law, marriage, matrimonial remedies (divorce), maintenance, and child-related laws.
- Discusses statutory provisions such as the Hindu Marriage Act, Muslim Personal Law, Indian Divorce Act, and Guardians and Wards Act.
- Includes critical examination of judicial decisions and customary practices influencing family law.
- Provides concise explanations, case references, and study-oriented notes for easy understanding.
- Useful diagrams, flowcharts, and tables to illustrate complex legal concepts.
- Designed to meet the curriculum requirements of LL.B. students and the needs of legal practitioners.
The book is ideal for law students (LL.B. and LL.M.), judicial and civil service aspirants, academicians, and legal practitioners seeking a clear and comparative understanding of family law in India.