Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
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Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
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Who is a Hindu?
Family Law – I | Hindu Law Who is a Hindu? The question “Who is a Hindu?” is central to the application of Hindu personal law. Hindu law does not define Hinduism in a narrow theological sense. Instead, modern Hindu law uses … Read more
Sources of Hindu Law
Family Law I · Hindu Law Sources of Hindu Law Hindu Law has developed through ancient religious and juristic texts, long-recognised customs, modern legislation, judicial interpretation, and principles of justice, equity and good conscience. Previous Lecture: Who is a Hindu? Read Detailed … Read more
Mitakshara and Dayabhaga Schools of Hindu Law
Family Law I · Hindu Law · Lecture 3 Mitakshara and Dayabhaga Schools of Hindu Law Hindu Law developed through different commentaries, digests and regional juristic traditions. Among these, the Mitakshara and Dayabhaga Schools are the two principal schools. Their difference is … Read more
Doctrine of Pious Obligation
Family Law I • Hindu Law • Mitakshara Coparcenary Doctrine of Pious Obligation in Hindu Law The doctrine of pious obligation was one of the most striking examples of how Hindu law converted a religious and moral duty into a legally enforceable … Read more
Background to the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Family Law-I • Hindu Law • Lecture 4 Background to the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Before reading the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, it is important to understand the older Hindu concept of marriage, the role of customs and ceremonies, … Read more
Registration of Hindu Marriages
Family Law · Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 · Lecture 6 Registration of Hindu Marriages Section 8 of the Hindu Marriage Act does not create a marriage. It creates an official record of a marriage that has already been validly solemnised. Bare Act … Read more
Essentials of a Valid Marriage
Essentials of a Valid Hindu Marriage | Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Hindu Law Lecture Series Essentials of a Valid Hindu Marriage A Hindu marriage is not proved merely by photographs, cohabitation, invitation cards, or registration. The legal question is sharper: were the … Read more
How the Hindu Marriage Act Decides Defective Marriages: Void & Voidable marriages
Hindu Law Lecture Series How the Hindu Marriage Act Classifies Defective Marriages : Void and Voidable Marriages A marriage may be socially performed, ritually complete, and publicly accepted. But when a statutory defect is alleged, the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 asks a … Read more
Restitution of Conjugal Rights under Hindu Law
Hindu Law | Lecture 9 Restitution of Conjugal Rights under Hindu Law An analytical study of Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, examining the legal framework governing withdrawal from matrimonial society, the doctrine of reasonable excuse, and the evolving constitutional … Read more