The Hindu law is credited to be the most ancient law system (approximately 6000 years old). The entirety of the Hindu law is said to be derived from two major sources:
Ancient or original sources: Shruti (the 4 Vedas – Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samveda, Atharvaveda), Smriti, digests and commentaries, customs and usages. Modern Sources: Equity, justice and good conscience, precedent, legislation.
Legal Bites’ study material on Hindu law consists of three modules which cover important property, marriage and guardianship laws. We have also included a section which contains several informative articles on various topics such as adoption and judicial separation. Readers who wish to understand the intricacies of Hindu law will benefit immensely from this course.
Important articles and Study Material on Hindu Law – Click on the links to Read.
Module I
Ancient and Modern Sources of Hindu Law: A Concise OverviewGrowth of Hindu Law from Ancient to Modern Law 800+ Detailed Questions MCQ Test Series for Competitions (Redirect to Law Aspirants) The Different Schools of Hindu law | Explained 20 Landmark Cases on Hindu law Hindu Joint Family and Coparcenary: An Analysis
Important Doctrines/Principles under Family Law
Module II
Evolution and History of Hindu Marriage Concept of Marriage under Hindu law Conditions for the Validity of Marriage Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Solemnization of Marriage with Special Reference to Live-in Relationships Registration of Marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act
Module III
Nullity of Marriage under Hindu Law | Explained Restitution Of Conjugal Rights Under Hindu Law Judicial Separation Under Hindu Marriage Divorce Under the Hindu Law
Module IV
Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1956: Entrenched Patriarchal Notions
Module V
Hindu Women’s Right to Property | Explained Natural Guardians and their Right over Minor’s Property Hindu Succession Act 1956- Order of Succession among Males Case Analysis: Prakash & Ors. v. Phulavati & Ors., (2016) Case Analysis: Arunachala Gounder (Dead) By Lrs v. Ponnusamy and Ors. (2022)
Other Articles
Karta – Powers and Duties New Born Son And His Position In Joint Hindu Family Introduction – Hindu Marriage act, 1955 Concept and forms of marriage Essential Conditions Of Valid Marriage Registration Of Marriage Distinction between void and voidable marriage Judicial Separation under Hindu Law Restitution of Conjugal Rights Concept And Grounds Of Divorce Divorce under Hindu Law (Theories) Desertion as a Ground for Divorce – Explanation with Relevant Case Laws Guardianship Adoption Gifts Partition
Important Case Laws
[1] Muhammad Husain Khan v. Babu Kishva Nandan Sahai, Privy Council Appeal No. 97 of 1934
Hindu Law Mains Solved Question-Answer Series | Important Questions for Judiciary, APO & University Exams
Hindu Law Mains Question Answer Part – I Hindu Law Mains Question Answer Part – II Hindu Law Mains Question Answer Part – III Hindu Law Mains Question Answer Part – IV Hindu Law Mains Question Answer Part – V Hindu Law Mains Question Answer Part – VI Hindu Law Mains Question Answer Part – VII
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