Volume 2 of BM Gandhi's Family Law has been thoroughly revised and updated with the latest case laws and statutory updates by Dr. Sarasu Esther Thomas. This comprehensive work covers various aspects of both codified and uncodified law.

What is new in this edition:

1. Updated case law on Joint Hindu Families, Women as karta, rights of widows to have the absolute ownership of property, rights of dependents, etc.
2. The scope of the word "Hindu" is widened so as to include therein all persons or every citizen of India who is not a Muslim, Christian, Parsi, or Jew by religion.
3. Devolution of property of a female coparcener
4. Devolution of interest in the property of a "tarwad", "tavazhi", "kutumba", "kavaru" or "illom"
5. Difference between Mitakshara and Marumakkattayam Schools
6. Difference in succession under Shia and Sunni Law
7. Family courts and the importance of in-camera sittings in family courts when required

Notable features include:

1. Short accessible chapters for easy navigation through the book.
2. All statutory and customary laws have been arranged topic-wise and discussed in detail.
3. Key Cases have been highlighted.

The work is an ideal teaching and learning tool for students and teachers and a valuable addition to the literature on the subject.

Part V - JOINT HINDU FAMILY
13. Joint Hindu Family

Part VI - SUCCESSION
14. Testamentary Succession
15. Intestate Succession - Hindu Law
16. Intestate Succession - Muslim, Christian, and Parsi Laws

Part VII - GIFTS AND CHARITY
17. Gifts
18. Religious and Charitable Endowments

Part VIII - DISPUTE RESOLUTION
19. Family Courts

Subject Index