Family Law – I
University of Kerala · LL.B. Semester 2 · Paper III
Unit I
Nature and Sources · The study will include the nature and sources (traditional and modern) of personal laws
Unit II
Laws of marriage · This course will comprise, Hindu, Muslim and Christian Law of marriage and divorce · Emphasis should be laid on the nature of marriage and its development, Hindu Law of marriage and divorce and the changes brought about by modern legislation · Special Marriage Act · Indian Divorce Act Muslim Women (protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 · Matrimonial remedies · Hindu, Muslim and Christian Laws
Unit III
Law of adoptions · Hindu law of adoption will include special reference to the juristic concept and development of case laws & changes brought about by the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 · The study will also include the Muslim law of Legitimacy · Parentage and Doctrine of Acknowledgement
Unit IV
Law of Guardianship · Hindu Law of Minority and Guardianship with the changes brought about by the modern legislation · Provisions in the Muslim Law of Minority and Guardianship
Unit V
Maintenance · Hindu Law relating to maintenance · Muslim law relating to maintenance with reference to the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce Act, 1986) · Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 · Matrimonial Remedies through Family Courts