Hindu Laws is a comprehensive and authoritative compilation of the core statutes governing Hindu personal law in India. This 2025 updated edition by Law & Justice Publishing Co. presents the Bare Acts with Comments, consolidating all major enactments that regulate marriage, succession, guardianship, adoption, maintenance, and disposition of property among Hindus.
This volume includes the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Hindu Succession Act, 1956, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, and the Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916, offering a single, well-structured reference for understanding Hindu personal law in its entirety.
The text is fully updated with amendments introduced by the Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, ensuring nationwide applicability and legal accuracy. To aid interpretation and practical use, the book is enriched with Supreme Court Guidelines, Landmark Judgments, Quick View Law Charts, Important Tips, Model Forms, and legally defined words and phrases.
Designed for clarity and ease of reference, this edition serves as an indispensable resource for legal professionals, students, and courts dealing with family law and personal law matters.
Key Highlights
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Bare Acts with Comments
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Latest 2025 Edition
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Covers major Hindu personal law statutes:
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The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (Act 25 of 1955)
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The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (Act 30 of 1956)
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The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (Act 32 of 1956)
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The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 (Act 78 of 1956)
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The Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916 (Act 15 of 1916)
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Updated with:
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Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019 (w.e.f. 1-3-2019)
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Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (w.e.f. 31-10-2019)
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Includes:
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Clear, concise, and practitioner-friendly layout
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Fully updated statutory text for academic and professional use
