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Hindu Undivided Family (HUF): Meaning, Formation and Status Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) is a unique institution under Hindu law that combines family relations with joint ownership of property. It plays an important role in matters of inheritance, taxation, and management of family assets. 📚 Introduction The concept of HUF is closely connected with Hindu Joint Family and coparcenary. It is …

Coparcenary Under Hindu Law: Meaning, Members and Rights Coparcenary is a fundamental concept under Hindu law relating to joint family property and inheritance. It determines who has rights in ancestral property and how such property is managed and divided. 📚 Introduction Questions relating to coparcenary frequently appear in judicial service examinations. A clear understanding of its meaning, composition, and legal …

Mitakshara vs Dayabhaga: Key Differences Explained Mitakshara and Dayabhaga are the two principal schools of Hindu law governing matters of inheritance, succession, and joint family property. Understanding their differences is essential for law students and judiciary aspirants. 📚 Introduction The rules relating to property, coparcenary, and succession under Hindu law differ according to the Mitakshara and Dayabhaga schools. Questions based …

📘 Hindu Joint Family and Coparcenary Under Hindu Law Explained Hindu Law for RJS, DJS, PCS (J) and other Law Exams 📚 Introduction The concept of Hindu Joint Family occupies a central place in Hindu law and forms the foundation for understanding coparcenary, succession, partition, and management of family property. Questions relating to Hindu Joint Family, coparcenary rights, and the …

📘 Supreme Court Judgments on Hindu Succession Act, 2005 Daughters’ Coparcenary Rights Explained for RJS, DJS, PCS (J) 📚 Introduction The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 brought daughters on par with sons by conferring coparcenary rights by birth. However, the scope and applicability of the amendment led to conflicting judicial interpretations. The Supreme Court, through a series of landmark judgments, …

📘 Difference Between Ancestral and Self-Acquired Property Under Hindu Law Hindu Succession Act, 2005 – Explained for RJS, DJS, PCS (J) 📚 Introduction One of the most frequently tested concepts under Hindu succession law is the distinction between ancestral property and self-acquired property. The nature of the property determines the rights of family members, including daughters, to claim a share …

📘 Can a Daughter Claim Father’s Property After Marriage? Hindu Succession Act, 2005 – Explained for RJS, DJS, PCS (J) 📚 Introduction A common misconception under Hindu law is that a daughter loses her right in her father’s property after marriage. The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 has fundamentally altered this position by conferring equal rights upon daughters in coparcenary …

📘 Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 – Daughters’ Rights Explained Preparation for RJS, DJS, PCS (J) and other Judicial Service examinations 📚 Introduction The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 brought a fundamental change in Hindu personal law by conferring equal rights upon daughters in coparcenary property. The amendment removed the long-standing discrimination between sons and daughters under Mitakshara Hindu law …

Validity of Live-In Relationship When One Partner Is Married Live-in relationships are no longer uncommon in India. However, serious legal questions arise when one partner is already legally married to someone else. Many people assume that a live-in relationship can exist outside the boundaries of marriage law. Legally, the situation is more complex. Are Live-In Relationships Legal in India? In …

Second Marriage Without Divorce: Is It a Criminal Offence and What Are the Rights of the First Wife? Second marriage without ending the first marriage is a common source of confusion. People often ask two related questions: Is second marriage a criminal offence? What legal rights does the first wife have in such a situation? Indian law answers both questions …