Vinod’s An Exclusive Treatise on Marriage and Divorce Laws In India

Edition: 2nd Edition, 2025

Binding: Paperback

Vinod’s An Exclusive Treatise on Marriage and Divorce Laws In India – 2nd Edition, 2025 is a detailed and authoritative guide to the legal principles, statutory frameworks, and judicial interpretations governing marriage and divorce in India. This updated edition offers in-depth analysis and practical commentary on the personal laws applicable to various religious communities, while also covering recent legislative amendments and landmark judgments that impact matrimonial jurisprudence in the country.

Structured to cater to legal practitioners, law students, academicians, and individuals dealing with matrimonial disputes, the book provides an exhaustive overview of key issues such as marriage validity, grounds for divorce, maintenance, alimony, custody, judicial separation, and domestic violence. It also delves into emerging concerns like live-in relationships, gender neutrality, LGBTQ+ rights in marriage, and the role of family courts.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage of Personal Laws: Discusses laws governing Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Parsis, and civil marriages under the Special Marriage Act, including procedural and substantive aspects of marriage and divorce.

• Latest Amendments and Judicial Decisions: Incorporates the most recent legislative updates and Supreme Court and High Court decisions relevant to matrimonial and family law.

• Detailed Commentary on Divorce Grounds: Explains various grounds for divorce such as cruelty, adultery, desertion, conversion, mental disorder, and mutual consent, supported by case law analysis.

• Maintenance, Custody & Alimony: Provides clarity on legal entitlements and liabilities with respect to maintenance (interim and permanent), child custody, and spousal support across different legal frameworks.

• Role of Family Courts and Procedure: Guides readers through family court processes, procedural formalities, and jurisdictional matters under the Family Courts Act.

• Discussion on Contemporary Issues: Covers evolving areas like interfaith marriages, same-sex partnerships, bigamy, annulments, and marital rape from both legal and societal perspectives.

• Legal Drafting Samples: Offers formats and samples of petitions, affidavits, and other legal documents used in marriage and divorce proceedings.

Why This Book is Essential:

• Ideal for Legal Professionals and Litigants: A vital reference for lawyers handling matrimonial matters, judges, mediators, and individuals engaged in or preparing for family litigation.

• Helps Understand Rights & Remedies: Enables readers to understand their legal rights, remedies, and procedural options related to marriage, separation, and divorce under Indian law.

• Academically Rich and Practically Useful: Combines doctrinal clarity with practical application, making it equally beneficial for academic research and courtroom practice.

• Covers Multi-Religious Perspectives: Serves as a unified resource to understand matrimonial laws across religions, offering comparative insights and resolving inter-faith complexities.

• Updated and Reader-Friendly: The second edition ensures readers have access to the latest legal standards and is written in a clear, accessible style for easy understanding.

Vinod’s An Exclusive Treatise on Marriage and Divorce Laws In India – 2nd Edition, 2025 is a meticulously crafted legal manual that brings together all essential aspects of matrimonial law into one comprehensive volume. It is an indispensable resource for navigating the sensitive and complex issues surrounding marriage and divorce in the Indian legal context.