Bhagat's Laws on Marriage, Divorce and Maintenance in India
 

Bhagat's Laws on Marriage, Divorce and Maintenance in India – 2nd Edition, 2025 is a comprehensive legal treatise that presents a detailed and updated analysis of the laws governing marriage, divorce, and maintenance across different personal laws in India. This edition is thoroughly revised to include the most recent statutory amendments, landmark judicial pronouncements, and evolving legal interpretations as of 2025.

This essential legal reference caters to students, lawyers, judicial aspirants, and anyone interested in understanding the complex legal framework that governs matrimonial relationships in India. The book covers provisions under Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Parsi, and secular (Special Marriage Act) laws, offering clarity on rights, duties, and legal procedures involved in marital matters.

It systematically explains the formation and dissolution of marriage, grounds for divorce, procedures for annulment, judicial separation, alimony, child custody, and maintenance. This edition also discusses contemporary legal debates including same-sex unions, live-in relationships, gender justice, and the impact of personal law reforms.

Key Features:

• In-Depth Coverage of All Relevant Laws: Explains the provisions of key legislations such as the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Special Marriage Act, 1954; Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937; Indian Divorce Act, 1869; Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936; and other relevant statutes.

• Up-to-Date with 2025 Amendments: Incorporates all significant changes in statutory law and case law up to 2025, ensuring accuracy and contemporary relevance.

• Procedural Guidance: Outlines the step-by-step procedures for filing petitions for divorce, judicial separation, and maintenance under various laws.

• Landmark Judgments: Summarizes leading Supreme Court and High Court decisions that have shaped matrimonial jurisprudence in India.

• Maintenance & Alimony: Covers key provisions under Section 125 CrPC, Section 24 & 25 of Hindu Marriage Act, and maintenance rights under different personal laws, including interim and permanent alimony.

• Gender & Equality Focus: Discusses gender rights, legal protection for women, maintenance for divorced and deserted wives, and issues concerning custody and guardianship.

• Emerging Legal Issues: Examines new dimensions in family law including same-sex marriages, recognition of live-in relationships, marital rape debate, and personal law codification proposals.

• Comparative Law Approach: Offers comparative insights into how different religious communities are governed under personal laws and secular legislation.

• Draft Formats & Legal Tools: Includes sample petitions, legal formats, checklists, and practical tips for drafting and case preparation.

Why This Book is Essential:

• Authoritative & Practical Resource: Combines legal theory with practical utility, making it ideal for litigation practice, academic study, and competitive exam preparation.

• Cross-Personal Law Clarity: Helps readers navigate the complexities of India’s pluralistic legal system with side-by-side comparison and interpretation of diverse personal laws.

• Ideal for Legal Professionals & Students: A must-have for lawyers, law students, civil service aspirants, judicial services candidates, and NGOs working in the legal aid and women’s rights sectors.

• Reliable & Comprehensive: Offers a clear and balanced understanding of marriage and divorce law in India, supported by statutory references and case law illustrations.

• Supports Legal Decision-Making: Enables informed legal strategies for matrimonial litigation and advisory services through well-organized content and updated insights.

Bhagat's Laws on Marriage, Divorce and Maintenance in India – 2nd Edition, 2025 is a vital reference for anyone dealing with family law in India. Whether you're a legal practitioner, academician, or someone seeking clarity on matrimonial rights and remedies, this book delivers thorough guidance backed by legal accuracy and practical applicability.