Essential Conditions and Ceremonies of Marriage under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
1. Introduction — Marriage Is Not Just a Ceremony, It Is a Legal Institution If you ask most people what a marriage is, they will describe a ceremony — a mandap, a priest, vows, flowers, music, and a celebration that lasts for days. And they would not be…
Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956: Nature, Essentials & Effects (Sections 6 to 16)
Adoption under Hindu law was once a deeply religious act, performed mainly so that a man would have a son to light his funeral pyre and carry forward his lineage. A daughter could rarely be adopted, a woman could almost never adopt in her own right, and…
The Karta in Hindu Law: Powers, Liabilities, and Female Kartaship
1. Introduction — The Manager of a Family Empire Picture a large joint family — a grandfather, his sons, their wives, and their children, all living together and sharing property, income, and responsibilities. Who makes the big decisions? Who represents…