Hindu Law
हिंदू विधि
The four main Hindu law Acts on marriage, divorce, succession, adoption, maintenance and guardianship, with the official text.
4 laws
Laws on this subject
- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955Conditions of a Hindu marriage, restitution of conjugal rights, judicial separation, nullity and divorce.35 sections
- Hindu Succession Act, 1956Who inherits the property of a Hindu who dies without a will, including daughters' rights in coparcenary property.28 sections
- Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956Rules of adoption among Hindus, and maintenance of wives, children, aged parents and dependants.29 sections
- Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956Who the natural guardians of a Hindu minor are, their powers, and the minor's property.13 sections
The full official English text of each law, chapter by chapter and section by section. The text is the updated version on India Code, and Legaflix is checking it against the official copy.