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AK Jain’s Family Law – II – Edition 2026 by Dr. Ashok Kumar Jain is a detailed and student-friendly legal textbook designed for LL.B. students, judiciary aspirants, APO candidates, AIBE aspirants, academicians, and legal practitioners seeking a thorough understanding of advanced family law principles. The book is part of the highly regarded AK Jain law series, known for its concise explanations, examination-focused presentation, and practical legal approach.

This updated Edition 2026 provides comprehensive coverage of Family Law–II, focusing primarily on Hindu property and succession law as well as important aspects of Muslim personal law. The publication systematically explains legal concepts, statutory provisions, and judicial principles that form an essential part of law school curricula and competitive law examinations.

The book comprehensively covers:

• Hindu Joint Family and Coparcenary
• Nature and Concept of Hindu Family Property
• Rights and Powers of Karta
• Rights and Liabilities of Coparceners
• Alienation of Joint Family Property
• Doctrine of Pious Obligation
• Partition and Reunion
• Hindu Succession Law
• Property Rights of Hindu Women
• Muslim Law of Inheritance
• Muslim Law of Gifts (Hiba)
• Muslim Law of Wills (Wasiyat)
• Wakfs and Religious Endowments
• Principles of Succession under Personal Laws
• Family Property and Inheritance Rights
• Judicial Interpretation of Family Law Principles

These topics form the core syllabus traditionally covered under Family Law–II in most law universities and judiciary examinations. AK Jain’s Family Law–II specifically includes detailed treatment of Hindu succession, coparcenary rights, partition, Muslim inheritance, gifts, wills, and wakfs.

One of the major highlights of this publication is its examination-oriented approach. Complex concepts relating to inheritance, succession, coparcenary property, Muslim personal law, and family property rights are presented in a simple and structured manner, making the subject easier to understand and revise. Judiciary aspirants frequently mention AK Jain books and Dukki-style materials among their preferred resources for concept building and revision.

The publication also includes:

• Chapter-Wise Legal Concepts
• Important Judicial Principles and Case Laws
• Examination-Oriented Explanations
• Topic-Wise Revision Support
• Simplified Language and Presentation
• Practical Understanding of Personal Laws
• University Examination Preparation Material
• Updated Family Law Developments

Structured in a systematic and reader-friendly format, the book helps students understand the legal framework governing succession, inheritance, family property, gifts, wills, and personal laws in India.

It is highly useful for:

• LL.B. and LL.M. Students
• Judicial Service Examination Aspirants
• APO Examination Candidates
• AIBE Aspirants
• Law Entrance Examination Candidates
• Advocates and Legal Practitioners
• Academicians and Researchers

The publication serves as a valuable academic and examination resource for mastering Family Law–II and understanding succession and inheritance principles under Hindu and Muslim law.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of Family Law–II
• Authored by Dr. Ashok Kumar Jain
• Covers Hindu Joint Family, Coparcenary, and Succession Law
• Includes Muslim Law of Inheritance, Gifts, Wills, and Wakfs
• Useful for LL.B., Judiciary, APO, and AIBE preparation
• Examination-oriented and student-friendly presentation
• Covers important personal law concepts and property rights
• Updated with latest legal developments and judicial interpretations