Commentary on Mohammedan Law by Mulla is one of the most authoritative and widely cited texts on Muslim personal law in India. This latest edition comprehensively covers the principles governing marriage, divorce, dower, inheritance, gifts, waqf, and other aspects of Mohammedan jurisprudence. It has been updated to incorporate the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, and other recent statutory developments. A Foreword by Hon'ble Justice R. N. Pandey (Former Judge, Allahabad High Court) adds valuable judicial insight.
Key Features:
- Provides an exhaustive and analytical commentary on the entire framework of Mohammedan Law as applied in India.
- Includes the latest amendments, including The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, and The Personal Law (Amendment) Act, 2019.
- Discusses leading judicial decisions interpreting key provisions of Muslim personal law.
- Elaborates on topics like marriage, divorce, dower, legitimacy, guardianship, inheritance, gifts, wills, and waqf with clarity and precision.
- Features a section-wise and topic-wise commentary, making it easy to navigate and reference.
- Incorporates updates relevant to Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, harmonizing regional and national legal provisions.
- Written in lucid, authoritative, and practical format, for both study and courtroom use.
- Includes insightful notes and references for deeper research and understanding.
This book is ideal for law students, legal practitioners, academicians, judges, and researchers who require a comprehensive understanding of Muslim personal law in India.