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Coparcenary Rights in Hindu Law: Understanding Joint Ownership and Birth Rights in Ancestral Property
Introduction The doctrine of coparcenary represents one of the most distinctive and fundamental principles governing property rights within the Hindu legal framework. This ancient
Wills and General Power of Attorney in Property Ownership: Analysis of Ghanshyam v. Yogendra Rathi
Executive Summary The Supreme Court of India in Ghanshyam v. Yogendra Rathi [1] delivered a landmark judgment that fundamentally clarifies the legal position regarding property own
Enforceability of Foreign Divorce Decrees in India
Introduction In an increasingly globalized world, cross-border marriages and international mobility have made the question of foreign divorce decree recognition critically importan
Visitation Rights of Divorced Parents: A Comprehensive Analysis
Executive Summary The dissolution of marriage inevitably brings forth complex legal questions regarding child custody and visitation arrangements. In the Indian legal framework, vi
Rights of Overseas Citizens of India with Regards to Matrimonial Disputes
Understanding Overseas Citizenship of India The Overseas Citizenship of India scheme represents a significant policy development aimed at addressing the aspirations of the Indian d
The Ambit of Marriage and Gift under Hindu Law
Introduction Hindu law represents one of the world’s most ancient and enduring legal systems, with its foundations deeply rooted in sacred texts and traditions spanning over
Validity of Hindu Marriage Customs and Rites Under Indian Law
Introduction The validity of Hindu marriage customs and rites under Indian law represents a fundamental aspect of personal law jurisprudence in India. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act 2005: Daughters’ Coparcenary Rights and Gender Equality in Property Inheritance
Abstract The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 represents a watershed moment in Indian succession law, fundamentally altering the traditional Mitakshara coparcenary system by
Indian Laws Relating To Maintenance
Definition The word maintenance is of wide connotation. The most precise definition of it has been given under Section 3 (b) of the Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act, 1956, whic
Rights of Inheritance of Muslim Woman – Muslim Personal Laws in India
The Muslim Law of Succession is a combination of four sources i.e. the Holy Quran, Sunna (practice of prophet), Ijma, (Consensus of the learned men of the community over the decisi
