Family Law Lectures: Family Law I by Dr. Poonam Pradhan Saxena is a widely acclaimed and student-oriented text that offers a clear and systematic introduction to the foundational principles of family law in India. Designed to support conceptual clarity, the book explains the Hindu family law framework, focusing on statutory provisions, historical evolution, and judicial interpretation.
This volume covers essential themes including marriage and its legal essentials, matrimonial remedies, divorce and nullity, restitution of conjugal rights, maintenance and alimony, adoption, guardianship, joint family and coparcenary, legitimacy, and the rights of women and children. The text integrates important Supreme Court and High Court judgments, contemporary reforms, and constitutional perspectives on equality, personal liberty, and gender justice.
Recognized for its accessible presentation and academic precision, this work is highly suitable for LL.B and LL.M students, judiciary aspirants, legal educators, and practitioners seeking a reliable and updated resource on Hindu family law.
Key Features
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Comprehensive introduction to core principles of Hindu family law.
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Covers major topics—marriage, divorce, maintenance, adoption, and guardianship.
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Detailed discussion on coparcenary and joint family system under modern legal reforms.
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Includes leading Supreme Court and High Court decisions with updated analysis.
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Reflects constitutional perspectives on gender equality and personal rights.
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Structured in a lecture-style format, ideal for classroom learning and revision.
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Highly useful for LL.B and LL.M courses, UPSC (Law Optional), and judicial service preparation.
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Authored by Dr. Poonam Pradhan Saxena, a distinguished academic authority in family law.
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