FAMILY LAWS

Guardianship under Muslim law

Guardianship under Muslim law in India is a complex legal system that is deeply woven into the fabric of Islamic principles, covering the obligations and rights involved with the protection and care of persons, particularly children and those who are unable to handle their affairs.

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Jan 26, 2025

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FAMILY LAWS

Principle of Inheritance Under Muslim Law

Sharia law is a religious law that governs the spiritual, mental, and physical behavior of Muslims. It is the Islamic legal system and is considered to be God's command for Muslims. In India, these in principle were incorporated in the Indian law system under The Muslim Personal Law Application Act, of 1937. Muslims are bound by the Indian Succession Act, of 1925.

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Jan 26, 2025

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Hindu Succession Act: Brief Overview

Hindu succession act, 1956 talks about the succession and inheritance. This Act establishes a standard and all-encompassing structure that takes inheritance and succession into account. Intestate or unwilled succession is another topic covered by this Act. As a result, this Act incorporates and encompasses all facets of Hindu succession.

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Jan 26, 2025

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EXPLORING THE DYNAMICS OF HINDU LAW NAVIGATING DIVORCE IN DHARMIC TRADITIONS

Hindu Law, or "Dharma Shastra," traces its origins to ancient texts known as the Dharma Shastras, authored by revered sages like Manu and Yajnavalkya. These texts provided guidelines for ethical conduct, social norms, and legal principles, rooted in the concept of dharma, or righteous duty.

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Jan 26, 2025

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FAMILY LAWS

In matrimonial suits, awarding litigation costs to the spouse is the norm and rejection is the exception..

The Calcutta High Court has ruled in a landmark decision that wives who leave their marital residences because of arguments or other compelling circumstances are not entitled to reimbursement for legal fees when their husbands file matrimonial actions against them.

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Jan 26, 2025

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FAMILY LAWS

What is Hindu Undivided Family - HUF

A Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), also known as a Hindu Joint Family, Hindu Undivided Family shall consist of common ancestors along with all its lineal male descendants along with their wives and unmarried daughters. For the existence of the Hindu Joint Family, a common ancestor is essential but for its continuance, a common ancestor is not essential.

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Jan 26, 2025

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FAMILY LAWS

Maintenance under modern Indian Law

The term ‘Maintenance’ in its core can be defined as the ability to sustain a state of being, though maintenance forms a core part of Family Law, particularly in the areas of divorce law, it has nowhere been defined in the various codified religious laws within India and has not even been mentioned under the Special Marriage Act.

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Jan 26, 2025

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